AI & Enterprise

Palo Alto warns AI cyber attacks could become routine within 3 to 5 months

Palo Alto Networks warned that software vulnerability attacks abusing artificial intelligence could become a new standard cyber threat within the next few months. Chief Technology Officer Lee Klarich said organisations have only about 3 to 5 months to build defences ahead of attackers. He urged faster action before AI-based exploits become routine. Google said it blocked a large-scale AI-enabled exploit attempt this week, while firms including Anthropic and OpenAI announced related security efforts.

Industry

Why Apple can benefit even as memory prices surge: long-term contracts, bulk procurement

A surge in memory prices could squeeze Apple’s profitability, but an analysis said it may ultimately strengthen Apple’s advantage over competitors. Asymco analyst Horace Dediu said much of the spike is in urgent, short-term purchases, while Apple relies more on long-term contracts and large-scale procurement. He said suppliers may be less able to take a hard line with big, long-term buyers. Smaller smartphone makers may face higher costs and supply risk.