AI Cyberattacks Highlight Security Risks Amid Alphabet’s $32B Wiz Deal

Artificial intelligence has become a double-edged sword in cybersecurity. Hackers now leverage AI prompts to write malicious code, identify vulnerabilities, and execute attacks at unprecedented speeds. Wiz Chief Technologist Ami Luttwak describes this as a "mind game," where simple commands can force systems to divulge secrets or destroy data.

Recent breaches demonstrate the growing threat. In August 2025, attackers infiltrated AI chatbot startup Drift, using stolen tokens to extract sensitive Salesforce data from major clients including Cloudflare and Alphabet. The hackers employed AI-assisted "vibe coding"—a technique that translates plain-language instructions into functional code.

The s1ngularity attack further exposed systemic weaknesses, embedding malicious code in the Nx JavaScript build system to compromise developer machines. The operation specifically targeted AI platforms like Claude and Gemini, underscoring the vulnerability of next-generation technologies.