Attackers Accelerate Intrusions with AI Agents, But Why Are Defenders Lagging?
cyb3rops · x · 2026-08-12
Cybersecurity experts note that attackers are increasingly using AI agents to run large parts of their intrusions, visibly accelerating attack speeds. However, defenders have been slow to adopt the same AI firepower. The author outlines the root causes of this asymmetry and discusses what a realistic, AI-driven defensive approach should look like.
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