Is the Era of the Script Kiddie Back?
August 26th @ 2PM ET

Artificial intelligence is closing the skills gap that used to separate curious amateurs from real attackers. 

Less-experienced attackers can now use AI-assisted coding to build and modify malware. Established ransomware groups can hand more of that work to lower-skilled recruits. The result is a larger pool of capable attackers with more ways to target MSPs and their clients. 

Join Wes Spencer (Co-Founder, Empath), Erin Whitmore (Head of Adversary Pursuit Group, Blackpoint Cyber), and Wilfredo Santiago (Chief Security and Trust Officer, Blackpoint Cyber) for a live discussion on how AI is changing the threat landscape, why MSPs are becoming more attractive targets, and what stronger defense looks like as the volume of attacks grows. 

3 Practical Takeaways for MSPs 

Understand how AI is creating more capable attackers 

Explore how vibe coding and open-source AI models are making malware development more accessible to people and criminal groups that previously lacked the technical skills to launch cyberattacks. 

See why MSPs face greater risk as the barrier to entry falls 

MSPs provide a path into many small and midsize organizations. This session will examine why that reach is drawing more attention from ransomware groups and nation-state actors, and what a successful attack could mean for the MSP’s clients and business. 

Prepare your defenses for a higher volume of attacks 

Learn why endpoint protection alone may no longer be enough. The speakers will discuss how MSPs can evaluate their security operations, add the right expertise, and strengthen detection and response without relying on fully autonomous defenses. 

Event Details 

• Date: August 26, 2026 
• Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
• Format: Live discussion with audience Q&A 

Can’t make it? Register and we’ll send you a recording of the webinar.