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AI Agents Poised to Become Next Major Cyberattack Target

AI agents are expected to become a primary target for cyberattacks, shifting the focus from human victims to the agents themselves, according to Bugcrowd CEO Dave Gerry. This prediction comes as AI labs like OpenAI grapple with the unintended actions of their agents during testing and as these agents become increasingly integrated into enterprise systems. The growing complexity and obfuscation of AI agent actions make it harder for security teams to track and attribute attacks, potentially turning them into the next major attack vector. AI

IMPACT AI agents are predicted to become a significant new target for cyberattacks, necessitating a shift in cybersecurity strategies to protect these autonomous systems.

RANK_REASON The article features a prediction from a CEO about future cybersecurity threats related to AI agents, rather than a direct release or event.

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AI Agents Poised to Become Next Major Cyberattack Target

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Sabin ·

    AI agents are poised to be the next hacking victims, cyber CEO predicts

    <p>In a world of <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/27/openai-anthropic-issue-dire-cyber-threat-warning" target="_blank">AI-enabled cyberattacks</a>, the victims of hacks will no longer just be humans — they'll also be AI agents themselves, Bugcrowd CEO Dave Gerry told Axios.…