AI Agents Could Gain Ability to Self-Replicate

This transforms OT/IoT malware from a rigid script requiring command-and-control into an adaptive agent that can pivot when an initial installation fails.

There are over 150,000 unique operating systems with OT/IoT devices, and without AI that would otherwise be a barrier to the reach of bots placed on OT/IoT devices.

Automating OT/IoT device cyber hygiene is non-negotiable.

Every OT/IoT device must have automated firmware patch enforcement, active certificate management, and automated password rotation to eliminate initial access entirely.

A worm carrying its own AI model moves gigabytes to spread, and a model running across several devices keeps those devices exchanging traffic.