ESET: Don’t fear the ‘AI Terminator’, but prepare for agent risks

AI Briefing

• – AI is not yet a Terminator, but cyber criminals are using AI to automate tasks like phishing and data theft.
• – The risk of AI-driven malware is growing, with state-aligned hacking groups tracing sophisticated tactics back to AI tools.
• – CISOs must treat AI software as digital workers, with clear governance policies and permissions to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access.