AI Reshapes Cyber Threats as Experts Warn on Automation

AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation

AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity predictions for 2026 start here

Kicking off the series are contributors from one cybersecurity firm on AI, cyber resilience/insurance, shadow AI and vibe hacking risks. Starting off the year-end cyber trends predictions spree for 2026, three executives from Exabeam offer their crystal ball vantage points involving autonomous AI, cyber resilience trends, cyber insurance trends, potential shadow AI epidemics, and vibe hacking impacts. All predictions have been edited for editori…

Cyber experts warn AI will accelerate attacks and overwhelm defenders in 2026

Cybersecurity experts are offering warnings about the year ahead, and while they come from different backgrounds and companies, their predictions all point to AI changing the nature of attacks, speeding up intrusions and forcing defenders to rethink how they work. Most analysts expect 2026 to be the first time that AI-driven incidents outpace what the majority of teams can respond to manually, and some see the biggest changes coming from attacke…