AI helps uncover P2PShell vulnerability that hit 70% of websites

Researchers used artificial intelligence to map how the vulnerability could be exploited, a process that also shows how AI can aid bad actors. Patrick Fussell, IBM’s global head of adversary simulation, warned that much of the internet runs on old technology that may contain similar weaknesses. The article stresses that users have little control; the responsibility lies with organizations to install security patches and maintain good hygiene.

The piece offers practical steps: keep software up to date, use password managers like Bitwarden, 1Password or Dashlane, adopt passkeys supported by Apple, Google and Microsoft, enable two‑factor authentication, monitor accounts, freeze credit reports, and set a family code word for verification. It also notes that AI‑generated phishing can bypass traditional red flags, making vigilance even more critical.