Criminals Utilizing Vibe Coding for Malware Development
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Criminals are increasingly using automated coding tools, referred to as vibe coding, to develop malware. Kate Middagh from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 indicates that it is very likely that vibe coding is being employed in malicious software creation. Currently, only half of organizations have implemented restrictions on AI usage, which may facilitate this trend.
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