Ethical hackers are flocking to AI tools, but the technology may be causing more problems than it solves

"There is no denying that AI remains a strong force within the hacking community, changing the very strategies hackers are using to find and report vulnerabilities," said Dave Gerry, CEO of Bugcrowd.

"Despite acknowledging the benefits of using AI, many security researchers warned the technology is causing significant problems. More than nine-in-ten said companies using AI tools have created a new attack vector."

"Three-quarters said AI has made hacking more accessible, opening the door for newcomers to join the fold, and 86% believe that AI has fundamentally changed their approach to hacking."

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