Introduction Artificial intelligence has become a defining force in cybersecurity. While defenders are adopting AI to accelerate detection and response, attackers are doing the same — often faster, cheaper, and with fewer constraints. The result is a rapidly shifting threat landscape where traditional defenses are no longer sufficient, and security leaders must rethink how they assess, detect, and mitigate risk. In 2026, the conversation is no longer about whether AI will influence cyber attacks. It already has. The real question is: How prepared is your organization for AI‑enhanced threats? This briefing outlines the most significant AI‑driven risks emerging today and the strategic actions security leaders must prioritize. AI Is Not Creating New Threats — It Is Supercharging Existing Ones Despite the hype, AI has not invented entirely new categories of cyber attacks. Instead, it has dramatically increased the speed, scale, and sophistication of attacks that already existed.…