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Cyber Insights 2026: Malware and Cyberattacks in the Age of AI – A Grumpy CISO’s Take

Cyber Insights 2026: Malware and Cyberattacks in the Age of AI – A Grumpy CISO’s Take

Pour yourself a glass of whiskey, because this top story reads like a well oiled vendor brochure that forgot to mention the actual oil is your budget and patience. The piece leans into AI as if it’s a magic wand for malware, ransomware, and identity-led intrusions, while the rest of us are still chasing patch notes and coffee that isn’t already cold by 9 a.m.

What this article is really saying

The article argues that AI is rewriting how attackers operate and that defenses must evolve accordingly. It ticks the usual boxes—smarter malware, evolving ransomware playbooks, and identity-based intrusion patterns—then pats itself on the back for acknowledging that the game has changed. Translation for the board: yes, AI is new enough to sound exciting but old enough that your SOC still needs the basics nailed down before the marketing buzz gets loud enough to drown out your incident response runbooks.

Why the hype matters and why you should be suspicious

What actually helps you defend without the marketing gloss

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