# AI Lowers Barriers for Critical Infrastructure Attacks

> Source: <https://osintsights.com/ai-lowers-barriers-for-critical-infrastructure-attacks>
> Published: 2026-10-21 12:55:46+00:00

AI is lowering the barriers to launching critical infrastructure attacks, making it easier for malicious actors to carry out complex assaults with less technical know-how. This alarming trend was highlighted in a recent study by AI pentesting company Frenos, which tested AI models against industrial control systems.