AI agents shrink mass credential theft to less than six hours

Defenders may have far less time to interrupt credential theft as attackers automate connected tasks with AI agents. Google observed a financially motivated attacker compromise cloud infrastructure, then plan, build, and execute a mass credential-harvesting campaign in less than six hours. The agents managed scanning, troubleshooting, and I P rotation while the operation compromised thousands of third-party credentials.For more cybersecurity news, visit DailyCyber.News. Training and resources: BareMetalCyber.com.