Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast (DtSR) DtSR Episode 685 - Weaponized AI is Real Now What Pt 1
Dec 23, 2025
Gadi Evron, a seasoned security practitioner and CEO of Gnostic, dives into the urgent implications of AI on security in this engaging discussion. He highlights how AI is shifting the attacker model, making it easier for threats to emerge. Gadi delves into real concerns versus hype around AI-generated malware and outlines automated vulnerability advancements. He warns of a growing singularity in attacker automation, creating compressed timelines that challenge defenders. Tune in for insights on future defenses, including automated patching strategies.
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AI Compresses Attacker Timelines
- AI is compressing attacker research timelines and enabling capabilities previously limited to skilled teams.
- Gadi Evron warns this creates an "AI vulnerability singularity" that could arrive within months.
Conversation That Sparked A Warning
- Heather Adkins told Gadi she was truly afraid of what she was seeing in AI-driven vulnerability research.
- That conversation helped drive Gadi to publicly warn the community about accelerating threats.
Automation Lowers Attack Barriers
- Public reports (e.g., Anthropic) show actors automating recon-to-malware workflows, increasing scale and availability.
- The danger isn't novelty but that powerful automation is now accessible to many attackers.