Firms race to defend against AI-sharpened hacking as attacks mount

Summary

Companies are strengthening their defences as AI sharpens a cat-and-mouse hacking battle. Investing.com reports that AI is intensifying this contest between attackers and defenders. The Economist reports that hackers have unleashed a devastating wave of attacks, that more may follow, and that firms are racing to protect themselves from AI-driven cyber threats.

Timeline

1. Investing.com

   5 Nov 2026, 06:12 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that AI is sharpening a cat-and-mouse hacking battle as companies strengthen their defences.

2. The Economist

   5 Nov 2026, 13:58 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that hackers have unleashed a devastating wave of attacks, that more may follow, and that firms are racing to protect themselves from AI cyber threats.