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AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems in months, not years, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn

Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 6:11 PM EDT / CBS/AFP

AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems in months, not years, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn

TL;DR

  • Advanced AI models are evolving quickly enough to outsmart current cybersecurity defenses within months, according to a Five Eyes warning.
  • AI lowers barriers for malicious actors and increases the speed and complexity of cyberattacks.
  • Governments and businesses are urged to act swiftly to prepare for AI-enhanced cyber threats.
  • Recommendations include integrating AI into security operations, updating old systems, and limiting access to critical systems.
  • Startup Anthropic's advanced Mythos models have shown unprecedented abilities to find software vulnerabilities.