Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

A harmless academic AI ransomware prototype caused panic, showing just how thin the line now is between lab projects and live attack.

Attackers use AI to craft phishing, automate ransomware, and slip deepfakes into job interviews—breaching systems without ever touching a keyboard.

What happens when the dark side gets its hands on cutting-edge AI — and why might even seasoned defenders find themselves playing catch-up? Welcome back to Razorwire, where I’m joined by Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy to discuss how criminals are using AI, what’s actually working and how the threat landscape is changing. We explore how adversaries are using AI, what’s actually working in the wild and how professionals can prepare for the unsettling pace of change.

In this week's episode, discover how AI-driven attacks are rewriting the rules of cybersecurity. Phishing is nearly impossible to spot, deepfakes target companies, and self-evolving malware is changing the game. Meet the new adversary: artificial intelligence. Watch the full discussion in this week's show.

Marius Poskus shares practical advice for those breaking into cybersecurity. He explains why beginners should start in Security Operations Centres (SOCs) rather than chasing rare pen‑testing roles. Building defensive skills first creates a stronger foundation and opens the door to any cybersecurity path—even in an AI‑driven future.

Marius Poskus warns that skipping foundational security principles leads to constant vulnerability cycles. Without strong fundamentals, teams lose control of prevention and spend endless time fixing avoidable problems.

Marius Poskus shares how his cybersecurity career started through self-study and hands-on experience. Instead of chasing certificates, he built home labs, tested attacks and defences, and learnt through real experimentation — proving that curiosity beats credentials every time.

The fastest way into cybersecurity isn’t red teaming, it’s understanding risk. SOC roles, fundamentals and learning how businesses think are far more valuable than breaking into systems.

You don’t need to know it all, just where to look and who to ask. The most effective security leaders build strong networks, not perfect knowledge.

Adding more tools to a broken process just creates more complexity. The best security outcomes come from alignment, simplicity and solving actual business problems.