AI-Powered Cyber Threats: From Emerging Risks to Practical Defenses

This informational report from the Security Operations Center at Cyber Florida at USF examines emerging AI-driven attack vectors -including deepfake-enabled social engineering, automated malware campaigns, prompt injection, AI-assisted spear phishing, and more; plus practical detection techniques, risk mitigation frameworks, and policy recommendations.

Authors: Waratchaya Luangphairin (June), Eduarda Koop, Isaiah Johnson, and Isaac Ward.