AI lowers barrier to sophisticated cyber attacks
The rapid adoption of AI is forcing companies to rethink traditional cyber security strategies, as the technology gives attackers new ways to scale, automate and adapt their operations.
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Published: 11 August 2026
Source: ITWeb (ZA)
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 12 August 2026
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