Palo Alto Networks' chief technology officer, Lee Klarich, has warned that businesses are running out of time to strengthen their software defenses as cybercriminals increasingly use artificial intelligence to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
The firm estimates that AI-powered attacks will become a standard threat within months, intensifying the pressure on organizations to adapt.
This development aligns with recent reports from Google's Threat Intelligence Group, which successfully thwarted a mass exploitation operation by a hacker group using AI models.
Additionally, U.S. Cyber Command is reportedly integrating AI into its cyber warfare strategies, signaling a broader shift in how cyber threats are being weaponized.
The growing reliance on AI by malicious actors underscores a critical challenge for cybersecurity teams.
Traditional defense mechanisms may no longer be sufficient to counter attacks that evolve at machine speed.