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AI agents could make today’s billion-dollar crypto hacks look like ‘pennies,’ industry leaders warn
Industry leaders have issued a warning regarding the increasing threat of cybercrime from advanced AI agents. These sophisticated agents possess capabilities that could dramatically escalate financial attacks. Consequently, current large-scale illicit activities, such as billion-dollar crypto hacks, may appear minor by comparison.
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