Concerns are rising about Generative AI in cyberwarfare, with 69% saying AI could make conflicts more persistent and 48% noting their own business suffered an AI-powered attack in 2025.

The information comes from Infosecurity Magazine, which cites Armis findings and mentions freelance Sarajevo-based journalist Sead as the author.

Armis CTO Nadir Izrael warns that attackers operate at machine speed, while many organizations still rely on outdated defenses, underscoring the convergence of nation-state capabilities, AI acceleration, and security gaps.

The 2026 Armis Cyberwarfare Report, drawing on nearly 2,000 IT decision-makers and proprietary data, records the highest level of state-sponsored cyber-attacks against UK businesses in 2025, with 54% reporting such incidents (up from 47% the prior year).

Despite AI defense potential, readiness is low: 45% of organizations lack expertise to implement AI-powered security, and 46% lack the budget to deploy such defenses.

Perceived risk from state-backed threats is rising: 80% say the current political situation increases risk (up from 74%), 92% worry about all-out cyberwar, and 76% fear serious damage to critical infrastructure.