The Rise of 'Interface-Aware' Malware
Evidence-based strategic foresight on emergent threat paradigms.
Within the next 12 months, we expect to see malware that specifically targets the rendering engines of AI assistants and collaboration tools (Slack, Teams). This malware will not steal files; it will inject malicious UI elements to harvest credentials and manipulate user decisions.
Primary Sourcing Telemetry: Synthesized from The CyberSec Times Foresight Desk under Transformative Fair Use for defensive security awareness.
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