‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance warns that new AI models pose urgent cyber risk

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Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of the rapid advancement of AI technology transforming offensive hacking capabilities, emphasizing the urgency to address this threat within months, not years.
The statement reiterates basic cybersecurity advice, emphasizing the importance of rapid software patching and minimizing unnecessary online systems to reduce vulnerabilities.
The officials urge defenders to leverage AI technologies to improve their defensive measures, such as identifying weaknesses earlier and responding more swiftly to incidents.
There is growing concern over advanced AI models like Anthropic’s Mythos or OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber due to their ability to execute complex, potentially destructive hacks quickly.
Recent actions by the U.S. government, including disabling a version of Mythos and reducing vulnerability patching deadlines for government agencies, underscore heightened national security concerns about AI capabilities.

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