"An attack that took 2 days now takes 25 minutes" — Cyberattacks are being supercharged by generative AI, warns a Palo Alto expert: SoftBank World 2026 (Part 1/2)

At SoftBank World 2026, Palo Alto Networks' Seiryo Someya said generative AI is sharply shortening attack preparation time and speeding up cyberattacks.

He pointed to weak authentication, heavy human dependence, and siloed defenses as major barriers to effective protection.

With attacks becoming automated and faster to execute, companies must redesign their defenses with stronger identity controls and integrated monitoring.