The availability of AI tools is behind a record-breaking increase in the use of DDoS botnets, according to Qrator Labs.

Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI, with a recent report from Darktrace revealing 78% of CISOs say AI-powered threats are already having a significant impact on their organizations.

Earlier this summer, NetScout warned that the use of AI assistants and chatbots was starting to 'democratize' DDoS attacks by allowing lower-level hackers and those lacking technical expertise to wage highly effective attacks.

According to Qrator , this is really starting to show, as AI tools become more readily available, enhancing the effectiveness of automated attacks.

The Qrator research reveals a shift in the location of bot networks, too. The researchers put this d

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