During the 35th Annual RSA Conference (RSAC) in San Francisco in 2026, TrendAI™ presented two central research efforts on emerging threats. Robert McArdle, Director of Cybercrime Research, and Stephen Hilt, Principal Threat Researcher, presented a critical study titled 'VibeCrime: Preparing for the Next Generation of AI-Driven Cybercrimes'. Their work highlighted how cybercrime is rapidly evolving toward autonomous operations driven by artificial intelligence, transcending traditional attack models. They demonstrated functional concepts that illustrate how AI agent systems can automate complex tasks: ransomware analysis, generation of personalized extortive messages tailored to specific targets, and execution of large-scale social engineering campaigns without human intervention.
TrendAI™ Research at RSAC 2026: Advancing Defense Against AI-Driven and Cyberphysical Threats
Summary: TrendAI™ Research presented two studies at RSAC 2026: one on AI-driven cybercrimes and another on security in electric vehicle infrastructure.
Key facts
- TrendAI™ presented two studies at RSAC 2026.
- The studies addressed AI-driven cybercrimes and security in electric vehicle infrastructure.
Why it matters
These findings underscore the urgent need for organizations to implement AI-based security solutions capable of rapidly adapting to emerging and autonomous threats.
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