AI-Driven Cyber Attacks Breach Networks in Minutes

AI-Driven Cyber Attacks Breach Networks in Minutes

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ReliaQuest's 2026 Annual Threat Report reveals that cyber attacks are accelerating, with threat actors capable of moving laterally within organizations in as little as four minutes. The report, which analyzes data from 2025 and compares it to 2024, highlights the increasing use of artificial intelligence and automation by attackers to expedite access after an initial breach.

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2025-01-01
ReliaQuest begins tracking cyber attack trends for 2025
2026-02-25
ReliaQuest publishes 2026 Annual Threat Report