AI in Cybersecurity: How Hackers Exploit AI in Supply Chain Attacks in 2025


AI in Cybersecurity: How Hackers Exploit AI in Supply Chain Attacks in 2025
AI’s integration into cybersecurity has empowered organizations to detect and respond to threats faster, but it has also armed hackers with powerful tools to exploit supply chains. From data poisoning to automated phishing, AI-driven attacks are growing in scale and complexity, costing businesses $4.45 million per data breach on average in 2023. This article explores how hackers are weaponizing AI in supply chain attacks, the risks to global industries, and actionable strategies to mitigate these threats. Background of AI in Supply Chain Attacks Supply chain attacks exploit vulnerabilities in third-party vendors, software libraries, or APIs to infiltrate organizations. With AI’s rise, hackers are using generative AI (genAI), large language models (LLMs), and machine learning (ML) to enhance these attacks. Key...