AI as a target, web-based attacks and deepfakes -- cybersecurity predictions for 2026

The very nature of cybersecurity makes it a constant arms race between attackers and defenders and recently that’s meant both sides utilizing AI. This seems unlikely to change in 2026 but what else might we expect? Some industry experts give us their views. Ken Johnston, VP of data, analytics and AI at Envorso, warns of AI expanding the attack surface, “As AI systems become autonomous, the attack surface expands dramatically. Organizations are moving from reactive defense to preemptive protection -- detecting prompt injection, data leakage, and rogue-agent behavior before they cause damage. Security for AI isn’t a bolt-on anymore; it’s… [Continue Reading]