Record summary
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Techniques1Attack methods connected to this risk.
Mitigations0Defenses that may help with related attacks.
Domain4. Malicious Actors & MisuseThe broad risk area this belongs to.
Risk profile
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"Attackers are beginning to use general- purpose AI for offensive cyber operations, presenting growing but currently limited risks. Current systems have demonstrated capabilities in low- and medium- complexity cybersecurity tasks, with state- sponsored threat actors actively exploring AI to survey target systems. Malicious actors of varying skill levels can leverage these capabilities against people, organisations, and critical infrastructure such as power grids."
Domain4. Malicious Actors & Misuse
Subdomain4.2 > Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm
Entity1 - Human
Intent1 - Intentional
Timing2 - Post-deployment
CategoryRisks from malicious use
SubcategoryCyber offence
Suggested mitigations
Defenses that may help with related attacks.
No propagated mitigations. No defense is available through the connected attack methods.
Source
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Included resource
International AI Safety Report 2025
Original source
MIT AI Risk Repository
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