AI Accelerates Cybersecurity Threats as Companies Boost Defenses
Companies worldwide face a surge in sophisticated cyber threats accelerated by AI, including attacks on European supermarkets that raised refrigerator temperatures, causing significant losses. Nearly 37,000 software vulnerabilities were reported in Q3 2026, tripling from the previous year. Firms are responding by increasing investment in AI-powered security tools to detect threats and expedite patching. Experts describe the situation as a high-stakes, ongoing battle between attackers and defenders, with rapid adaptation on both sides.
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mint broke this story on 5 Nov, 06:11 am. Other outlets followed.
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