Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast – Episode 157: Google Detects the First AI-Assisted Zero-Day Exploit

This episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness podcast explores a significant milestone in cyber threats: Google’s discovery of what appears to be the first documented zero-day exploit developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence. EMA analysts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler discuss how threat actors are using AI to accelerate exploit creation, what clues revealed the exploit was AI-generated, and why this development confirms long-standing expectations about AI’s role in offensive security. They also share practical advice for defenders, emphasizing that cybersecurity fundamentals, such as patching, user awareness, and strong security hygiene, remain the best defense against both traditional and AI-assisted attacks.