Why AI is accelerating both attackers and defenders: From MWC Barcelona

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Cybersecurity threats have evolved significantly from the early days of individual hackers experimenting independently. In their conversation at Mobile World Conference 2026, Geri Revay explains how cybercrime has matured into a structured and profitable ecosystem that resembles a business supply chain. Instead of one attacker performing every step of an intrusion, the work is now divided across specialized groups. Some actors focus on gaining initial access to corporate networks and then sell that access to others. Other groups build ransomware tools, while separate teams manage ransom negotiations or distribute stolen data. This division of labor dramatically lowers the barrier to entry for cybercriminals. Attackers no longer need deep technical expertise to carry out an operation. Many tools and services can now be purchased directly from underground marketplaces. As a result, cybercrime has become more opportunistic, more scalable, and more accessible than it was even a few years ago. However, defenders also have access to AI driven capabilities. Security teams already collect enormous amounts of telemetry through logs, network monitoring, and endpoint detection tools.