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Experts Warn of Sharp Spike in AI Cyberattacks Within 18 Months

Cybersecurity experts warn of a sharp rise in AI-driven attacks over the next 18 months. Open-source AI models lower the barrier for attackers to run autonomous campaigns at scale, while traditional defenses struggle to keep pace.

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Experts Warn of Sharp Spike in AI Cyberattacks Within 18 Months

Experts expect a sharp rise in AI cyberattacks within 18 months
Open-source AI models enable large-scale autonomous attacks
Patch-based defenses lag behind AI-powered threats
Proposed responses include AI defense, regulation and global collaboration

AI researcher warns cyberattacks could hit power, banking and water within a year

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Marsh Africa warns AI and cyber security short-term risks have spiked

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Immuta CISO predicts critical AI incidents at major enterprises within 18 months

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Experts Warn of Sharp Spike in AI Cyberattacks Within 18 Months

AI researcher warns cyberattacks could hit power, banking and water within a year

Marsh Africa warns AI and cyber security short-term risks have spiked

Immuta CISO predicts critical AI incidents at major enterprises within 18 months

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