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AnalysisAI securityAgentsSafety & alignment2026-10-15

In cybersecurity, whose side is AI on: attack or defense?

Security companies say AI agents have greatly reduced the time they spend on analysis, investigation and patching. Researchers and the heads of AI labs warn that the same capabilities could be used for attacks. This article puts this week's case studies and warnings side by side, looks at which way the published evidence leans, and lists what practitioners should check.