The cyber security landscape is undergoing a significant shift. Between January and February 2026, we observed a major evolution in how threat actors adopt, weaponize, and operationalize AI. What was once experimental is now mature. What once required coordinated teams can now be executed by a single experienced developer with an AI‑powered IDE. And what enterprises embraced for productivity has simultaneously become a rapidly expanding attack surface. This report highlights the most significant trends shaping today’s threat environment-and what defenders must prepare for next. AI-Assisted Malware Development Has Entered a New Era The most important finding of the period is clear: AI‑assisted malware development has reached […]
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