A recently discovered open-source AI security testing platform, CyberStrikeAI, has been co-opted by malicious actors to launch sophisticated attacks, including a campaign that compromised hundreds of Fortinet FortiGate firewalls. The same threat actor responsible for the FortiGate breaches has been linked to the adoption of CyberStrikeAI, indicating a potentially new wave of AI-powered attacks. This development highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats, as attackers increasingly leverage AI and machine learning to improve the effectiveness of their campaigns. The use of CyberStrikeAI in these attacks suggests that hackers are now able to automate and optimize their exploits, potentially leading to more frequent and severe breaches. The fact that this platform was used in conjunction with a Fortinet FortiGate firewall campaign, which involved the exploitation of known vulnerabilities such as CVE-2019-5591, underscores the need for organizations to prioritize patch management and implement robust security measures1. As the use of AI-powered attack tools becomes more prevalent, security teams must be prepared to adapt their defenses to counter these emerging threats. The adoption of CyberStrikeAI by hackers matters to security practitioners because it signals a shift towards more automated and efficient attack methods, which will require a proportional response from defenders to prevent future breaches.