Cybercriminals are using AI agents to coordinate attacks, stolen credentials to access linked services, and tools that interfere with intrusion detection and system recovery, according to Acronis TRU Cyber Pulse 2026. One operator coordinates activity across several countries In an investigation known as BOSSAI, researchers documented how one operator connected more than 10 AI models to tools for reconnaissance, scanning and exploitation.
Over 575 malicious OpenClaw skills delivered malware to Windows and macOS
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