**News Flash: AI-Powered Malware on the Rise**

Generative AI is now a tool for malware developers, speeding up the creation of malicious code. HP’s Wolf Security team recently uncovered a new variant of the AsyncRAT malware, which can remotely control a victim's computer. This version, discovered in a suspicious email, showed signs of AI-generated code, such as detailed comments and specific function names.

The email, posing as a French invoice, contained an encrypted script that, once cracked, revealed malware designed to install AsyncRAT. This software, often misused by cybercriminals, can remotely control infected computers, posing a threat to crypto users by potentially stealing private keys.

The HP report highlights how generative AI is lowering the barrier for cybercriminals, making it easier to launch attacks. As AI technology advances, cybersecurity experts are increasingly concerned about its dual-use potential, both for finding and exploiting vulnerabilities.