Baku:CyberHackCon 2026, an international ethical hacking conference, commenced with startling revelations about the role of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks. Ilkin Javadov, the founder and CEO of CyberHackCon, highlighted the growing use of AI technology in cybercrime.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Javadov stated that AI is used in one out of every six cyberattacks. Additionally, more than 80% of social engineering attacks involve artificial intelligence technologies.

He further mentioned that the increasing adoption of AI contributes to a 35% rise in cyber fraud incidents. Despite these challenges, Javadov pointed out that artificial intelligence also offers significant advantages for defenders, who can adopt and utilize the technology to stay ahead in cybersecurity efforts.