This session explores the offensive potential of AI in the hands of attackers. We’ll dive into dark AI models like WormGPT, demonstrate how LLMs can craft personalized phishing attacks, and use AI to obfuscate malicious scripts. We’ll also showcase how agentic AI could enable autonomous, metamorphic malware and discuss the risks of hijacked AI agents and MCP (Model Context Protocol) connections. Each topic will be illustrated with real-world examples, live demonstrations, and practical mitigation strategies. Join us for a hands-on look at the emerging threats at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.

About the speaker

Candid Wüest

Principal Security Advocate at xorlab

Candid Wüest is an experienced cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of passion in the field of security. He currently works as a Principal Security Advocate for xorlab a messaging security startup in Switzerland. Previously, he was the VP of Cyber Protection Research at Acronis, where he led the creation of the security department and the development of their EDR product. Before that, he spent more than sixteen years building Symantec’s global security response team as the tech lead, analyzing malware and threats – from NetSky to Stuxnet.
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