Aaron Shraberg is a Team Lead for Global Intelligence at Flashpoint, where he brings a unique blend of linguistic expertise and deep national security insight to the forefront of cyber threat intelligence. As a Chinese linguist, he specializes in dissecting the key trends and campaigns of Chinese-speaking threat groups. Before his work at Flashpoint, Aaron’s career spanned roles at the Institute for International Economic Policy, the Center for Intelligence and Research Analysis, and the sanctions and illicit finance risk firm Kharon. The results of his groundbreaking research have been published widely and briefed to the highest levels of government leadership. He received a bachelor’s degree in literature and creative writing from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s in Asian studies from The George Washington University.
How Threat Actors Use AI: Separating Fact from Fiction
When
September 30th, 2025 | 2:00 EST
Where
Virtual
AI is reshaping the threat landscape, but not always in the ways headlines suggest.
While adversaries are adopting AI to develop new and dangerous capabilities—from AI-written malware to deepfake influence campaigns—it’s crucial to distinguish between genuine threats and overhyped risks.
Join us as we break down where AI is truly changing the game—and where its impact is still more noise than substance.
You’ll learn:
- How ransomware groups, fraudsters, and APTs are already using AI
- Which AI-driven attack vectors matter now vs. in the future
- How to prepare your defenses against AI-powered TTPs
Meet The Speakers
Erika Sonntag is a Senior Analyst at Flashpoint, where she tracks how Artificial Intelligence is emerging across Deep and Dark Web communities and curates Flashpoint’s monthly AI intelligence reports. She has specialized as a Dark Web Subject Matter Expert (SME) since 2019 and has worked as an OSINT analyst since 2016. Before joining Flashpoint, Erika supported the DoD’s Counter-Terrorism missions as an OSINT analyst.
Jarret Evett is a member of Flashpoint’s Digital Security Team, where he supports TRS customers in the financial, insurance, and hospitality sectors. Before joining Flashpoint, Jarret spent nine years in the defense and intelligence sector as an all-source intelligence analyst, serving both as a contractor and a government employee. Jarret holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Intelligence Studies from the American Public University System.
