AI-Driven Threat Actors Achieve Rapid Lateral Movement

On February 24, 2026, ReliaQuest released its 2026 Annual Threat Report detailing how threat actors can achieve lateral movement within networks in as little as four minutes. The report highlights the use of advanced social engineering scripts and 'BoaLoader' malware, which leverages AI to enhance the efficiency of cyberattacks. Organizations are urged to bolster their defenses against these evolving tactics.