AI cyber offense vs defense is just the same old arms race, says security pro
ziv_ravid · x · 2026-10-22
The author argues that cybersecurity has always been an offense-defense arms race, and AI doesn't change that fundamental dynamic. While the scale and capabilities of models are genuinely new, agents will keep hunting vulnerabilities for both attackers and defenders. Many attempts will fail and only a few will succeed — but expect plenty of scary headlines along the way.
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