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Hackers' AI chat logs reveal evolving tactics

Axios reported that hackers' AI chat logs reveal evolving tactics, with cybercriminals increasingly using generative AI tools to craft more convincing phishing emails and malware, according to a new analysis by cybersecurity firm Sophos. The logs show attackers leveraging AI to automate reconnaissance and adapt attacks in real time, marking a shift toward more sophisticated, AI-driven cybercrime.

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https://www.axios.com/2026/08/04/exclusive-hackers-ai-chat-logs-reveal-evolving-tactics Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49180254

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