It's not theoretical anymore: the world's major powers are working with large language models to enhance their offensive cyber operations.

The finance services giant says it was hacked — and reported the incident proactively before SEC requirements mandated it. It could be an anti-extortion move, or merely a brand protection effort.

Cyberattacks targeting thousands of US organizations wields a new attack vector to deliver the versatile initial-access loader — and is a harbinger of a surge in threat activity.

But generative AI's ability to strengthen security and fortify defenses can keep bad actors in check.