Symantec reports AI-generated PowerShell rescued retail attack

Security firm Symantec reported that a threat actor used AI-generated scripts to rescue a stalled cyberattack against an unnamed US retailer in September, achieving lateral movement within minutes. Investigators believe the attacker relied on an operator relaying output to an AI tool rather than an autonomous agent, noting a distinct retry pattern of error-free PowerShell scripts. Symantec stated it has investigated dozens of AI-assisted attacks since May, highlighting a broader shift toward AI-accelerated intrusions. Open article →