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Emergence of AI Hacking Tools on Dark Web

Emergence of AI Hacking Tools on Dark Web

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ThreatCluster March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A report from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reveals a growing underground market for AI-powered hacking tools on dark web forums. These tools, including custom and jailbroken large language models, are being sold to assist cybercriminals with tasks such as vulnerability scanning and writing malicious code. The rise of these tools is lowering the barrier to entry for cybercrime.

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