Vibe Coding in Cyber-Security |The Future of Hacking with AI | Trae,Cursor,windsurf,AI Driven Malware | What is Vibe Coding? | Phishing | MejbanKadir | SMH Tech

 "As someone deep into cybersecurity, I’m constantly switching between Python scripts, C code, and bash one-liners. Vibe Coding tools like Trae and Cursor changed how I approach that flow — it’s like having an AI buddy who understands my chaos."-MejbanKadir

What Vibe Coding means to Me:

I hope it’s not just me who feels like the term 'Vibe Coding' doesn’t really mean much — it almost sounds like one of those buzzwords the internet made up. The truth is programming and coding aren’t things you can just 'vibe' through. A better way to look at it is with tools like these you don’t have to deep dive into syntax as much. But that doesn’t replace the need for real programming knowledge and a problem-solving mindset.

Why Should I care:

Because this isn't just a trend — it’s the new baseline. Vibe Coding (AI-assisted tools like Cursor, Trae, etc.) is quietly becoming the default for developers, and especially in cybersecurity, speed and clarity can mean everything.

I mean, sure — AI can’t build your entire software or tool for you, but it gives you a great starting point. Before, I’d open a blank IDE and just stare at it, sometimes for hours, without writing a single line of code. I’m sure I’m not alone — it probably happens to you too. But now, with AI, I feel like I can start things faster. It’s like having something to bounce ideas off of — and when I run into any issues, it’s always there to help. Let’s be real though, you can’t just write a prompt and expect a full, production-ready system. But in cybersecurity, automation is a must — and with Vibe Coding, automating tasks has never been easier

"I like to think of AI as my intern one who never sleeps, never complains, and is always ready to kickstart whatever I'm working on. It’s not going to finish the whole job for me, but it gets the ball rolling. Whether it’s setting up a script, writing boilerplate code, or giving me a rough structure to work with, it saves me time and mental bandwidth. And in a field like cybersecurity, where speed and precision matter, having that kind of support is a serious advantage

Breaking the Fear Barrier: How AI Makes Cybersecurity More Accessible:

One of the biggest things that holds people back from getting into cybersecurity is coding. It’s not the only part of the field, but let’s be honest it’s a big one. Many people dream of becoming hackers, security researchers, or red teamers, but the moment they see lines of Python, Bash, or C code, they freeze. But now, with tools like these, that barrier is being lowered. AI doesn’t just help experienced developers — it helps newbies feel like they’re not alone. You can ask it questions, get suggestions, and even generate starter scripts without needing to understand every line right away. and I saw these in my own eyes how people used to fear this field, now leading this field.

I’ve got this really close friend — let’s call him XYZ. He’s been dreaming of becoming a hacker since we were kids. Always fascinated by tech, gadgets, hacking scenes in movies — you name it. But every time he opened a terminal or looked at code, he’d get overwhelmed. The fear of not being a “coder” held him back for years. But when he saw what AI tools could do — how they could help write scripts, explain code, Read Response(like burp-suite) and assist step-by-step — he finally gave himself permission to start. And guess what? Not only did he enter the field, but he also started learning code. Slowly, line by line, the code stopped looking scary. Now, he writes scripts and tools I don’t even fully understand sometimes. That’s the growth AI made possible.

But let’s be clear: AI isn’t a cheat code to skip learning. It’s a booster. It helps you start faster, solve small roadblocks, and gain confidence — but programming knowledge still matters. You don’t have to know everything on day one. You just have to start — and AI can help with that first step and as I told before "AI doesn't replace programming, it redefines it'

The Future of Cybersecurity with AI:

Now It's not just Vibe Coding, AI is reshaping both sides of the cybersecurity battlefield, offense and defense at an unprecedented pace. As I look ahead, it’s clear that the next wave of cyber threats will be powered by AI, and our defenses must evolve accordingly.

 AI-Powered Phishing and Social Engineering: In 2025, phishing campaigns powered by large language models (LLMs) are already achieving click-through rates of over 50%. Attackers use AI to generate hyper-realistic, personalized emails that mimic an organization’s internal communication style or even a close associate’s writing voice. These AI-crafted messages can draw on publicly available data, also AI can be used to scrape and create a replicate website of a real one or it might be trained on the official emails of a specific company so it will generate emails that even spam detectors can't even detect.

Polymorphic Malware: AI enables the creation of malware that can alter its code to evade detection. Such malware adapts in real-time, making traditional signature-based defenses less effective. NC6032 Campaign: A cybercriminal group exploited the popularity of AI tools by creating fake AI video generator websites. These sites distributed malware, including infostealers and backdoors, compromising numerous users

🛡️ AI-Driven Defenses: Strengthening Our Cyber Fortresses: 

It's clear to me that AI isn't just empowering attackers it's also pushing us, on the defense side, to level up. I’ve noticed that while many antivirus engines have quietly used machine learning for years, the recent explosion of generative and adaptive AI has changed the game completely. Honestly, it feels like a race now. These new AI-powered threats aren’t just scripts, they think, adapt, and hide in ways that older tools can’t keep up with. That’s why I strongly believe our defensive infrastructure needs to evolve into something just as smart AI-augmented, behavior-aware, and capable of making real-time decisions. If we don’t build smarter defenses, we’re going to be outpaced. Fast.

Modern antivirus solutions like SentinelOne and CrowdStrike Falcon utilize AI to analyze behavior patterns, detecting anomalies that may indicate threats.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------At the end of the day, AI isn’t here to replace us — it’s here to accelerate us. Whether it's giving you that first push when you're stuck on a blank screen, helping automate a tedious security task, or even catching threats you didn’t see coming — AI is becoming part of our workflow, whether we like it or not. But it’s not magic

You can start with AI, but you can’t skip the journey. Programming, problem-solving, understanding how systems work specially Networking — those still matter. Maybe you're like my friend XYZ, scared of code at first. Or maybe you're still at the edge, wondering if you belong here. You do  Start small. Use the tools. Learn as you go.

Cybersecurity is changing — fast — and AI is leading that change. We can fear it, ignore it, or learn to ride the wave. I know what I’m choosing.

What about you?

Author:

 MejbanKadir(Ethical Hacker/Developer)

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