Users need security tools that are capable of analyzing novel or obscure code patterns produced by AI, as current tools may not be prepared for these new types of vulnerabilities.
AI just crashed a security tool I was using. Not on purpose. Not maliciously. Just… by accident. I asked Cursor AI to generate examples of common exploits: SQL injection, XSS, command injection. What I didn’t expect? The AI-generated script completely broke a well-known security program. (Don’t worry - responsible disclosure is already happening.) This is a great way to help developers understand what different security risks look like. Keep in mind, if AI can break tools when we ask it to, what’s happening when developers don’t even realize what it’s generating? Quick thoughts: Security teams → Your developers are using AI. Whether you’ve approved it or not. Your defenses need to adapt. Developers → That “helpful” AI suggestion could be a ticking time bomb. Learning to spot vulnerabilities has never been more important. Everyone is coding with AI these days, just be aware of what it might be doing. Have you ever seen AI generate code that made you stop and think, “Wait… this looks dangerous” or "Whoa"? I'd love to hear your stories or thoughts. As always, stay secure my friends! #AI #CyberSecurity #ApplicationSecurity #DevSecOps #CISO #SoftwareDevelopment