The Convergence of IoT Vulnerabilities and AI Bots

In this episode, we explore how insecure Internet of Things (IoT) devices and AI-powered bots are colliding to create one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats in the world. With millions of low-cost devices shipped every year (many running default passwords, outdated firmware, or no update mechanism at all) the global IoT ecosystem has quietly become an enormous attack surface. Today, nearly one in three cyber breaches involves an IoT device.

At the same time, attackers are weaponizing AI. Modern botnets are no longer just scripts: they’re autonomous, adaptive systems that use large language models and other AI tools to write malware, evade detection, and coordinate attacks at machine speed. Bots now make up the majority of all internet traffic, and they are increasingly capable of operating without human oversight.

The episode highlights the growing financial and operational risks and argues that defending against machine-speed threats requires a fundamental shift. The solution will demand secure-by-design IoT hardware, stronger regulation, and the deployment of AI-powered defense systems that can fight back as fast as attackers evolve.