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David DiMolfetta,Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
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David DiMolfetta
The remarks underscore a grim outlook for cyberdefenders showing that AI systems are able to exploit vulnerabilities faster than governments can patch them.
AI systems find vulnerabilities faster than patches can fix them; U.S., U.K., Canada officials treat cyberattacks as inevitable, not exceptions. IT leaders must rebudget: assume breach and invest in resilience, containment, recovery—not prevention alone.
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David DiMolfetta,Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
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David DiMolfetta

Modern AI systems are, in effect, a universal adviser to help people do harmful things. We’ll need to harness AI for defense, too

Industry is pitching 'autonomous remediation' of network vulnerabilities.

Using AI for cybersecurity without first investing in fundamentals is like deploying a robot guard dog to defend an unlocked door.

Researchers determined AI has been used to identify security flaws, generate commands, and carry out parts of intrusions.

CIA and industry officials said advanced AI models are accelerating threats, pressuring agencies to rethink how they manage risk…

The rise of increasingly sophisticated AI models is putting pressure on cybersecurity teams to step up their defenses for newer…