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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026, CrowdStrike warns, driving prompt-injection attacks, zero-day surges and machine identity chaos.

Intel 471 promotes Amy Minyard-Bishop to CRO and Steve Micallef to CTO as it scales cyber threat intelligence amid surging global demand.

Rapid7 and HITRUST link attack surface monitoring with HITRUST controls to automate continuous compliance and cut manual audit workload.

UK cyber agency warns that misunderstanding AI prompt injection risks could trigger data breaches surpassing past SQL attacks in scale.

Hack The Box launches HTB AI Range, the world's first controlled AI cyber range for testing autonomous security agents in live scenarios.

Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.

The Aisuru botnet has caused a 54% surge in DDoS attacks, driving record highs in volume and targeting sectors from AI to automotive worldwide in Q3 2025.

AI-driven cyberattacks and a shortage of skilled talent are set to escalate security risks, forcing UK businesses to boost defences and crisis readiness in 2024.

DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.

By 2026, AI advances and cyber warfare will enable wider access to sophisticated malware, increasing threats from insiders and state-backed attacks, warns CyXcel.

UK shoppers and retailers brace for a spike in cyberattacks this Black Friday as criminals exploit rising online spending with advanced scams.

By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.

Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.

Rapid7 launches Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall updates, helping security teams swiftly counter evolving cyber threats with minimal manual effort.

Resurgent vulnerabilities, often dormant then suddenly exploited, disproportionately threaten edge devices, complicating cyber defence and risking major breaches.

Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

Australia faces over 30 million phishing attacks in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for proactive domain-level cybersecurity to protect digital trust.

Exabeam and Recorded Future have joined forces, merging AI-driven platforms to enhance real-time threat detection, investigation, and response for security teams.