Why 'Emerging Threats' Are Harder to Prioritize in the AI Era

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM UTC·Source: Bank Info Security

Updated: Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM UTC

Executive Summary

AI is accelerating cyberattacks faster than organizations can prioritize them, forcing security leaders to rethink how they define and defend against “emerging threats.” Most modern threats aren’t new, just amplified by AI, says Akamai's Brent Maynard.

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Originally published by Bank Info Security on Apr 6, 2026.

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