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The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified a new operational phase of AI abuse, where adversaries are deploying AI-enabled malware in live operations. This shift indicates that threat actors are moving beyond using AI solely for productivity gains to utilizing it for malware execution and social engineering. The report highlights activity from bad actors affiliated with countries such as China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.
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