In the August 12–13, 2025 edition of Axios’s "Future of Cybersecurity" newsletter, generative AI’s double impact on cybersecurity is highlighted. On one hand, attackers are leveraging AI tools to accelerate reconnaissance, vulnerability detection, and craft more targeted attacks. On the other, defense tools such as AI-enhanced solutions from Microsoft and Trend Micro’s "digital twin" were showcased at Black Hat and DEF CON to bolster defenses. The coverage emphasizes that the rapid evolution of generative AI could dramatically reshape the threat landscape within a year.
Future of Cybersecurity: Generative AI as Weapon and Shield
