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For many known attacks, the progress of AI is expected to enlarge the set of players capable of conducting the attack, their attack speed and the set of possible targets. This is a consequence of the efficiency, upgradability and ease of dissemination of AI systems. In particular, the dissemination of intelligent and efficient systems can increase the number of players who can afford specific attacks. If the reliable intelligent systems are also evolutionary (upgradable), then even the players who already have the required resources to conduct these attacks may acquire the capacity to execute them at a much faster pace.

An example of a threat that is susceptible to develop in this manner is the phishing attack threat. These attacks use personalized messages to obtain sensitive information or money from their victims. The attacker often introduces himself as one of the friends, colleagues or professional contacts of the target. The most advanced phishing attacks require significant qualified manpower, as the attacker must identify the high value targets, research their social and professional networks, and then generate messages that are acceptable to the target.