The global cybersecurity gap deepens as AI-powered attacks surge
AI-powered cyberattacks have surged worldwide, with AI-enabled entities increasing attacks by 89% in 2025, according to CrowdStrike. The median time from vulnerability disclosure to exploitation has reduced from 771 days in 2018 to just four hours in 2024.
AI-powered cyberattacks are surging worldwide. CrowdStrike reports an 89% increase in AI-enabled attacks in 2025. Anthropic's AI model, Mythos Preview, has discovered thousands of vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers, but access is limited to around 40 tech firms and institutions. Most central banks and governments are left vulnerable, relying on companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google to secure their systems. AI agents can now find and exploit software vulnerabilities faster and cheaper than humans. The time from vulnerability disclosure to exploitation has drastically reduced, from 771 days in 2018 to four hours in 2024. This poses a significant challenge for companies and countries with limited resources.
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