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title: Cybersecurity Professionals Say Generative AI Can Be Exploited in Cyberattacks — But It Can Also Be a Powerful Defense
description: "Yahoo Finance: Generative AI has become a double-edged sword for the security of connected networks. On one hand, generative AI can speed up cybersecurity problems, making it easier and cheaper for bad actors to conduct identity attacks."
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# [Cybersecurity Professionals Say Generative AI Can Be Exploited in Cyberattacks — But It Can Also Be a Powerful Defense](https://www.castlehalldiligence.com/cyber-news/cybersecurity-professionals-say-generative-ai-can-be-exploited-in-cyberattacks-but-it-can-also-be-a-powerful-defense)

 Written by [Cybersecurity](https://www.castlehalldiligence.com/cyber-news/author/cybersecurity) | May 10, 2024 1:19:15 PM

#### *2024-05-08*

*Yahoo Finance:* Generative AI has become a double-edged sword for the security of connected networks. On one hand, generative AI can speed up cybersecurity problems, making it easier and cheaper for bad actors to conduct identity attacks.

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