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AI\u2019s Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity : Insights from CYFIRMA CEO Kumar Ritesh (Sentaku Magazine – May Issue)<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cyfirma.com\/news\/ais-double-edged-sword-in-cybersecurity-insights-from-cyfirma-ceo-kumar-ritesh-sentaku-magazine-may-issue\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-11 09:26:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.cyfirma.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points.
\n\t\t\t\tPublished On : 2026-05-11<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\tThe security industry is currently on high alert as rapidly evolving AI begins to pose a threat that could fundamentally transform corporate crisis management.
\nA symbolic event occurred in early April. The American AI company Anthropic announced a new AI model (a large language model similar to ChatGPT) called \u201cMythos,\u201d only for it to be pulled from public release almost immediately. The reason: the model\u2019s capabilities were terrifyingly high. For instance, without any human instruction, it autonomously discovered \u201czero-day\u201d vulnerabilities\u2014undisclosed flaws usable for cyberattacks that humans had overlooked for decades\u2014within major operating systems like Windows and leading browsers such as Chrome and Safari. Furthermore, it autonomously sent emails to relevant parties and even posted its own activities online.
\nFrom a corporate crisis management perspective, AI at this level has the potential to destroy any company\u2019s systems. If such technology falls into the hands of malicious actors, including criminals or state-sponsored agencies, companies will find their vulnerabilities exposed and breached at an unprecedented speed. It is safe to say it is now technically possible for AI to be exploited for attacks on critical infrastructure, ransomware campaigns, and espionage, easily outpacing the cycle of security updates and patching.
\nMoreover, even low-skilled attackers will be able to leverage AI for sophisticated operations. This would dramatically increase the volume and success rate of breaches, leading to a catastrophic destabilization of global digital systems. AI capabilities have reached a dimension where this is a reality.
\nAs someone witnessing this AI evolution at the front lines of security, I believe humans have no choice but to treat AI as a \u201cstrategic partner\u201d and coexist with it. Rather than completely replacing jobs with AI, we should use it for \u201caugmentation.\u201d For critical decisions, we must maintain a \u201chuman-in-the-loop\u201d approach.
\nThe tool companies should now focus on to make this possible is the \u201cAI Agent.\u201d An AI agent is an autonomous or semi-autonomous software system that goes far beyond the framework of traditional AI models. While traditional models primarily predict or generate outputs based on input data\u2014such as answering questions, classifying images, or summarizing text\u2014AI agents perceive their environment, reason, plan sequences of actions, make decisions, and execute tasks in the real world through external software. They can adapt to a user\u2019s goals based on feedback and new information. While they may not possess the deep autonomy seen in the \u201cMythos\u201d example, AI agents are systems that are easier for corporations to implement.
\nBeyond just performing research or tasks under defined supervision, they spontaneously carry out activities such as sending emails or making purchases based on user instructions. Furthermore, by combining several AI agents, they can collaborate as a team to produce results even in complex scenarios.
\nIn a world where AI is the norm, the challenge lies in how to manage it. If humans exercise governance, AI can become a powerful weapon. Corporations should involve teams from security, legal, IT, and business departments at an early stage, utilizing AI with clear metrics. By using it proactively, AI can become a potent \u201cforce multiplier\u201d in cybersecurity.
\nTo achieve this, investment in employee upskilling and the regular updating of policies must begin now. We must embrace this transformative power while building resilient defenses against both external AI-driven threats and internal risks. Companies that can implement superior AI security capabilities while simultaneously controlling the security of the AI itself will gain a significant advantage. Otherwise, they will simply be at the mercy of runaway AI.
\nAuthor: Kumar After engaging in cyber operations for British intelligence and serving as a senior executive at a British energy company, he is currently the CEO of the Singapore-based security firm CYFIRMA. He is a globally recognized security expert in the fields of cyber and AI.<\/p>\n

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