Objective:

• Students will:
  • Identify common types of AI-powered cyber threats used to target individuals, organizations, and society.
  • Explain how AI technologies can enhance or automate different types of cyberattacks.
  • Assess how AI-powered cyberattacks affect people, companies, and broader communities.
  • Classify a real-world scenario based on threat source, threat event type, and the role of human or AI involvement.

Standards:

ISACA AI Fundamentals Objective(s):

• Risks Associated with Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyberattacks
  • Data and Identity Theft
  • Deepfakes

Guiding Question:

• How can AI be used to cause harm to people, systems, or society?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides Lesson 8.1 – Threats of AI.pptx and Student Handout 8.1 – Threats of AI.pptx available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Follow along with the Lesson 8.1 – Threats of AI.pptx presentation in today’s class.
2. Complete the Student Handout Activity 8.1 – Threats of AI Activity using the  document available in the Google Classroom.

Posted: November 9th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 10th, 2026