London, June 23 -- The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that rapid advances in AI could outpace existing cybersecurity measures within months, raising concerns about increased risks from AI-enabled cyberattacks.

In a joint advisory issued by security agencies from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, officials said the speed of AI development is making traditional cyber risk assumptions outdated in a very short timeframe.

The statement cautioned that advanced AI systems are lowering barriers for malicious actors, enabling faster and more sophisticated cyberattacks. It added that organisations must assume breaches will occur and focus on limiting damage through improved preparedness and response...