Are attackers using AI to create malware?

Big thanks to ‪@ThreatLocker‬ for sponsoring my trip to ZTW26 and also for sponsoring this video. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal Cybersecurity expert Marcus Hutchins (MalwareTech) sits down to cut through the 2026 AI hype, explaining why threat actors aren't using generative AI and why it won't replace tech jobs. In this deep dive, Marcus reveals the reality behind the AI tech bubble and how executive hype is distracting from actual network vulnerabilities. We discuss the dangers of "vibe coding" critical infrastructure, why reactive SOC teams are giving attackers too much time, and why mastering foundational cybersecurity skills is more important now than ever. If you're navigating the current tech job market or working in threat intelligence, this is the reality check you need. // Blog Entry // Every Reason Why I Hate AI and you should too: https://malwaretech.com/2025/08/every... // Marcus Hutchins’ SOCIAL // YouTube: / malwaretechblog Website: https://marcushutchins.com/ Discord: / discord LinkedIn: / malwaretech BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/malwaretech.com TikTok: / itsmarcushutchins Mastadon: https://infosec.exchange/@malwaretech Instagram: / malwaretech X: https://x.com/malwaretechblog / David's SOCIAL // Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: / @davidbombal Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE... SoundCloud: / davidbombal Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... // MY STUFF // https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com // MENU // 0:00 - Coming Up 0:58 - Intro 03:03 - Why Marcus Is Tired Of AI 04:49 - Threat Actors Hurting Themselves 06:35 - Data Centres In Space 09:07 - Will AI Damage Cybersecurity? 13:25 - AI Makes Developers Lazy (Vibe Coding) 19:58 - Every Reason Why Marcus Hates AI 24:07 - Is AI A Bubble? 25:54 - Will AI Take People's Jobs? 30:56 - When Will The AI Bubble Pop? 33:55 - Marcus' Advice To The Youth 34:40 - Is AI Malware Affective? 36:27 - Proactive Defence 40:26 - Marcus Is An AI Hater 45:58 - Will There Ever Be Enough Guardrails? 48:07 - Final Thoughts 49:57 - Conclusion Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. #ai #cybersecurity #aimalware