Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance their operations, with evidence suggesting AI is being used to develop malicious code, construct fraud infrastructure, and expedite vulnerability research. Research from Cisco Talos, based on recovered prompt logs and threat actor conversations, reveals the extent to which AI has become integral to cybercriminal workflows. This includes utilizing AI to build and refine tools, as well as manage infrastructure, with a notable focus on accelerating vulnerability exploitation. The study's findings, presented at the Black Hat USA conference, highlight the growing sophistication of cybercriminals in harnessing AI capabilities. The implications of this trend are significant, as it enables cybercriminals to launch more complex and targeted attacks, so practitioners must stay vigilant and adapt their defenses to counter this emerging threat1.