Google is saying that cybercriminals are using AI to write phishing emails or generate fake messages. They are using AI as a hacking weapon. To the effect, Google has blocked an AI-made zero-day exploit.
From exchange breaches to bridge exploits and protocol attacks, crypto users have witnessed countless hacks over the years. Yet despite record exploit activity in Q2 2026, adoption continues to grow, and many investors seem unfazed by security incidents. Have crypto users become desensitised to hacks, or is the industry simply becoming better at recovering from attacks and managing risk?