Artificial Intelligence is now fundamentally integrated into the planning and execution of cyber-attacks. Europol’s 2026 threat assessment report identifies the combination of automation and AI as a defining feature of modern criminal ecosystems. AI vulnerabilities and AI-enabled fraud are becoming primary concerns for global organizations. Phishing demonstrates this transition clearly. AI-generated messages are increasingly personalized and context-aware, accurately mirroring internal corpo
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SonicWall has launched its 2026 Cyber Protect Report, marking a significant shift in how the organization presents threat intelligence. Rather than focusing solely on raw data, the report prioritizes protection outcomes for business leaders. The findings indicate that while the volume of attacks remains high, adversaries are becoming more precise, with medium and high-severity incidents rising by over 20% to reach 13 billion hits.
One of the most significant findings in the 2026 report is the
