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2026: The Year of AI-Assisted Attacks

In 2025, the frequency and severity of cybercrime surged, with AI tools enabling non-technical individuals to conduct sophisticated attacks. A significant rise in hacking incidents included a teenager extracting data from millions of users and various groups exploiting AI to breach systems, indicating a dangerous trend in cyber threats.

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