Generative AI is reshaping the way security teams operate—accelerating threat detection, automating workflows, and enabling scale. But as defenders embrace AI to strengthen their posture, cyberattackers are doing the same to evolve faster than traditional defenses can adapt. Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Threats Report revealed that cyberattackers like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea have more than doubled their use of AI to mount cyberattacks and spread disinformation. AI is now used to translate phishing emails into fluent English, generate deepfake videos of executives, and automate malware that adapts in real time to evade detection.1
The shift is already underway:
- 66% of organizations are developing or planning to develop custom generative AI applications.2
- 88% of organizations are somewhat or extremely concerned about indirect prompt injection attacks.3
- 80% of business leaders cite sensitive data leakage via AI as a top concern.4
To help organizations navigate this new landscape, Microsoft has published a new guide, titled 5 Generative AI Security Threats You Must Know About. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the key themes covered in the…
