44 Percent Surge in Application Exploits Driven by AI Tools (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• 44% year-over-year rise in public application exploits.
• AI-enabled automation significantly reduces the time-to-exploit for attackers.
• Heightened risk profile for public-facing digital assets.

"IBM's 2026 X-Force report identifies a 44% increase in cyber-attacks targeting public-facing applications. The acceleration of these threats is attributed to AI tools enabling faster identification and weaponization of software vulnerabilities. The findings emphasize critical vulnerabilities in current digital infrastructure and the need for adaptive defensive strategies."