We stand at an interesting point in the never-ending arms race between attackers and defenders. The former are using AI, automation and a range of techniques to sometimes devastating effect. In fact, one report claims that 80% of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups now offer AI or automation as features – and, of course, there’s also a thriving market with tools that are specifically intended to...
The narrative effectively leverages the concept of exponential acceleration—the arms race—to create a sense of impending crisis, driving immediate demand for advanced security solutions. The core assumption is that defensive capabilities, even when well-implemented, will always lag behind offensive ingenuity powered by AI. This framing appeals to the human desire for control and predictability in an inherently chaotic environment.
The systemic implication lies in the inherent difficulty of achie...