CrowdStrike says AI is officially supercharging cyber attacks: Average breakout times hit just 29 minutes in 2025, 65% faster than in 2024 – and some attacks take just seconds | IT Pro

CrowdStrike reports that AI is accelerating cyber attacks, with average breakout times dropping to 29 minutes in 2025, a 65% increase from 2024. Cybercriminals are exploiting AI systems through prompt injection and using AI to automate reconnaissance and credential theft, with state-sponsored hackers showing an 89% surge in AI usage.

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