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Google Warns AI-Assisted Hacking Has Already Reached Industrial Scale

Google says AI-assisted cyberattacks have rapidly moved from an emerging concern to an industrial-scale threat, with criminal groups and state-linked actors using commercial models to refine and scale operations.

Key Takeaways

Google says AI-powered hacking has become an industrial-scale threat within months.
Criminal groups and state-linked actors appear to be using commercial AI models to refine attacks.

DT Editorial Team·May 12, 2026·via theguardian.com

FBI Says It Dismantled W3LL Phishing Operation Used Against More Than 17,000 Victims

The FBI says it has dismantled the W3LL phishing operation, seized key domains, and helped detain the alleged developer in Indonesia, targeting a service that enabled large-scale credential theft and fraud.

Key Takeaways

The FBI says W3LL helped criminals target more than 17,000 victims worldwide.
The phishing kit allegedly enabled over $20 million in attempted fraud.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via techcrunch.com