At RSAC 2026, TrendAI brought to light two lines of investigation that succinctly point towards where risk is moving: AI-driven cybercrime and threats to cyberphysical infrastructures, particularly those associated with the electric vehicle ecosystem.
The first line, presented under the concept of VibeCrime, proposes a scenario where malicious actors use intelligent agent systems to accelerate tasks that previously required more time, specialization, or manpower: analysis of ransomware, drafting of personalized extortions, automation of social engineering, and other offensive functions. The second lowers the discussion into the physical world, reminding us that the digitization of mobility and energy opens new surfaces that combine software, connectivity, and tangible consequences.
As a piece of editorial content, the value of this article lies in its double reading. It does not speak only about AI or only about cyberphysical threats, but about the point at which both currents start to cross in the defense agenda. That makes it useful for readers who want to identify not just today's threat, but also the shape of the threats that are coming.
More than a conference summary, it functions as an early signal on emerging priorities for the upcoming years.