The Cyber Security Arms Race: Is Your Business Ready for AI-Powered Threats?

Why the cyber security landscape has changed forever…

Artificial Intelligence has brought incredible opportunities for businesses, but it has also changed the game for cybercriminals. Today’s attackers no longer rely on crude phishing emails or manual exploits. They’re leveraging AI to craft deepfakes, automate attacks and launch malware campaigns that adapt faster than ever before.

This is the cybersecurity arms race and businesses that fail to keep up, risk falling behind fast.

AI Is Supercharging Cyber Attacks

AI isn’t just empowering businesses, it’s empowering attackers. Consider these figures:

• 142 million phishing link clicks were detected and blocked in Q2 2025, up 3.3% from the previous quarter, driven by AI-generated emails that mimic real communications almost perfectly.
• 105,000 deepfake attacks were reported globally in 2024, costing organisations $200 million (US) in Q1 alone through impersonation scams and fraud.
• Automated scanning powered by AI now runs at 36,000 scans per second, leading to 1.7 billion stolen credentials and a 42% rise in credential-based attacks.

These attacks are faster, smarter and more scalable than ever before.

Why Zero Trust Isn’t Enough

Zero Trust architecture remains a strong foundation, but it isn’t bulletproof. AI-driven threats adapt in real time, outpacing static security models. Recent research highlights the challenge:

• 95% of CISOs say AI-powered tools improve security, but 45% still feel unprepared for AI-based attacks.
• Only 37% of organisations assess AI tools for security before deployment, leaving critical vulnerabilities exposed.
• Even companies adopting AI-driven detection saw 29% of them experience AI-related breaches in the past year.

The message is clear: businesses need adaptive, AI-powered defences to match the speed of modern threats.

Cyber Security Is Now a Board-Level Priority

Cyber security can no longer be viewed as an IT issue; it’s a business continuity risk. The numbers speak for themselves:

• The global cost of cybercrime is forecast to hit $10.5 trillion (US) by 2025.
• Downtime costs businesses an average of £4,000 per minute, making a single day of disruption catastrophic.
• Ransomware demands are increasing, often reaching seven-figure payouts before remediation costs and legal penalties.

Beyond the financials, brand reputation takes the hardest hit. Customer trust lost during a breach can take years to recover, if it ever does.

Why Cyber Security Is an Investment, Not an Expense

Forward-thinking organisations recognise that security is a strategic enabler, not just an operational cost. A strong cybersecurity posture protects revenue, safeguards reputation, and ensures compliance with evolving regulations.

CIOs and CTOs must position security as critical to long-term competitiveness, not optional.

The Solution: Threat Protection for the AI Era

Reactive measures no longer work. In the new cyber landscape, defence must be proactive, intelligent, and scalable.
That’s why we created RDS Threat Protect, a next-generation security solution designed to combat evolving AI-driven threats. It offers:

✔ AI-powered detection and real-time response

✔ Continuous monitoring and adaptive threat intelligence

✔ Flexible scalability as threats evolve

In the cyber arms race, standing still is not an option. Future-proof your business today.

→ Discover how RDS Threat Protect can help you stay ahead.