The article discusses the Inside the Mind of a Hacker 2024 report revealing a significant rise in ethical hackers' confidence in AI tools, showing 71% believe AI enhances hacking value, up from 21% in 2023. The study gathered insights from 1,300 hackers, highlighting the surge in generative AI tool adoption. Despite the increase, hackers still trust their skills over AI, with only 22% thinking AI surpasses human hackers
Key findings include the creation of new attack vectors by companies adopting AI, changes in hacking strategies due to AI (86%), and concerns about the fast-evolving AI threat landscape. The report also notes that hacking is becoming a viable career path for younger individuals, with 88% of respondents aged 18-34 pursuing hacking, often learning skills independently instead of through formal education. As AI continues to automate cybersecurity tasks, cybersecurity professionals with a growth mindset will be increasingly valuable for guiding AI deployment. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ethical-hackers-embrace-ai-tools/