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This Tuesday morning, AI security takes center stage as both OpenText Blogs and 아시아경제 report that every major frontier AI lab has launched a cybersecurity platform within the last 90 days. This rapid deployment comes as Google discovered hacking organizations using AI to develop "zero-day" attack codes. The cybersecurity industry is rapidly strengthening integrated security operation systems in response. AhnLab, for instance, integrated a conversational AI security assistant named 'Annie,' and Logpresso launched its AI-based XDR platform 'Luna 5.0'. These solutions use AI agents for real-time threat analysis and response, aiming for autonomous Security Operation Centers. However, techbusinessnews.com.au highlights a critical gap: while 87% of organizations use AI assistants beyond pilot stages, only 63% have AI-specific security controls, and 50% of those reported an AI-related incident, indicating a "coin toss" effectiveness. Meanwhile, AI Insider reveals that Ocean, a new email security startup, secured $28 million to combat AI-powered phishing attacks, which are becoming more targeted due to AI automation. On the defense side, Fortinet is up 5.9% after expanding its FortiAIGate AI security capabilities using NVIDIA's AI platforms, as reported by Yahoo Finance. TIKR.com adds that Palo Alto Networks stock jumped 5.3% this past week following new AI security product announcements, with their new AI security models identifying seven times more vulnerabilities than previous systems. What nobody expected is the accelerated timeline for powerful AI models. CX Today reports that Anthropic plans to make its "Mythos-class" AI models generally available in the near future, despite previous reservations. These models, like the Claude Mythos Preview, can identify and exploit software vulnerabilities. For example, researchers used Mythos Preview to build a macOS kernel memory corruption exploit in just five days. This rapid advancement means that frontier AI models with advanced cyber capabilities might soon be broadly accessible, posing significant risks. This convergence of AI advancements and escalating threats means your digital interactions, from email to banking, are facing increasingly sophisticated attacks. The effectiveness of the security tools protecting you is currently a significant concern, requiring constant adaptation and investment.