The AI Cybersecurity Paradox: Agents as Targets, Attackers, and First Responders

The UK government is building AI first responders for cyber attacks, using money set aside for defensive investments to create an agentic cyber incident response capability. Ministers announced the initiative, positioning AI as a frontline defender against increasingly automated threats.

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The FBI released its new cyber strategy, warning that AI is "taking actors to the next level". Deputy assistant director Jason Bilnoski noted an exponential increase in AI use by...