Infopercept warns of rising AI-driven cyber threats in 2026

As organisations accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, cybercriminals are evolving at an equally rapid pace. In its newly released 2026 Threat Predictions Report, Infopercept outlines how AI will fundamentally reshape the global cyber risk landscape — not only as a defensive tool, but also as a powerful weapon in the hands of adversaries.

Titled “Attacks on AI & Attacks Using AI,” the report highlights a critical shift: artificial intelligence has now become both a primary target of attacks and a force multiplier for cybercriminals. Traditional skill barriers that once separated sophisticated attackers from novices are disappearing, creating a more volatile and unpredictable threat environment.

“Never in the history of cybersecurity have attackers and defenders shared equal access to the same source of power,” said Satyakam Acharya, Director of Exposure Management at Infopercept. “GenAI has erased traditional skill gaps. Attacks that once required deep technical expertise can now be executed by ...