In today’s fast-paced digital world, new technologies bring both opportunities and risks. Top leaders from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) recently issued a stark warning. They say artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency are making it easier for cybercriminals to attack national security. These tools help bad actors dodge traditional money tracking and launch smarter attacks.

The Shifting Cyber Threat Landscape

Cyber threats have changed a lot. They are no longer rare events. Now, they are constant, smart, and aimed at big goals. Cyber groups act like nation-states. They work as proxies for enemy countries. Their aims? Disrupt power grids, steal company secrets, and grab sensitive data.

Lesley Bernys, head of the DOD Cyber…