Last week, I hosted a webinar conversation between cybersecurity expert and author Dr. Bilyana Lilly and Blackbird.AI co-founder and CEO Wasim Khaled about narrative attacks targeting executives and influencers, brands, and government organizations.
Unlike traditional hacks, these attacks weaponize perception, using bots, deepfakes, and AI-generated content to erode trust and trigger real-world consequences like stock drops and reputational collapse.
The key takeaway? Organizations must treat narrative threats like cyber threats: with detection tools, incident playbooks, and cross-functional response teams. As Khaled said, “Soon, no org will operate without narrative defense—just like no one runs without a firewall.”