Deepfake Lab
2 February 01, 2026

AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats: A Survey of Emerging Risks and Defensive Strategies

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2/5

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One strong evidence source: arxiv

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2/5

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The claim involves emerging risks and uncertainties in AI-driven cybersecurity, with some gaps in understanding and coverage, but it is grounded in ongoing research and analysis, indicating a developing narrative rather than a deep mystery.

Artificial Intelligence's dual-use nature is revolutionizing the cybersecurity landscape, introducing new threats across four main categories: deepfakes and synthetic media, adversarial AI attacks, automated malware, and AI-powered social engineering. This paper aims to analyze emerging risks, attack mechanisms, and defense shortcomings related to AI in cybersecurity. We introduce a comparative taxonomy connecting AI capabilities with threat modalities and defenses, review over 70 academic an...

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