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5 key takeaways from Black Hat USA 2026
AI’s potential as a security tool and the danger of autonomous AI agents as a new attack surface were key themes of the presentations and product announcements at Black Hat and DEFCON in Las Vegas last week.
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Presentations and product announcements at Black Hat and DEFCON in Las Vegas highlighted AI’s dual role: its promise as a security tool and the emerging risk posed by autonomous AI agents creating a new attack surface. CISOs are urged to consider these themes when shaping their cybersecurity strategies.
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