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AI agents' hacking skills spur demand for cybersecurity spending

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CNBC Markets reports that concerns about AI agents showing “alarming” hacking capabilities are driving a surge in demand for cybersecurity spending.

The outlet says the shift is prompting organizations to prioritize security investments in response to the perceived risk from automated, AI-enabled attacks.

CNBC World echoed the same theme, linking the renewed urgency to the cybersecurity skills attributed to AI agents.

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CNBC MarketsAI agents' 'alarming' hacking skills creates rush to spend on cybersecurity
CNBC WorldAI agents' 'alarming' hacking skills creates rush to spend on cybersecurity

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