As we enter the final quarter of 2025, two letters of the alphabet continue to dominate enterprise tech conversations and news: AI. Companies are matching all that talk with action, with 78% of organizations now using AI in at least one business function, according to a global survey by McKinsey & Company.
In cybersecurity, some experts hope defensive AI will ultimately give enterprises the edge over attackers. Others, however, are losing sleep over ways AI could expose their organizations to new threats — from both inside and out.
This week’s featured articles explore AI cybersecurity anxiety, a troubling ChatGPT vulnerability and the downside of AI-powered vulnerability detection. Plus, learn why experts say zero trust must evolve if it is to successfully meet the AI moment.
AI cyber threats worry IT defenders
A September 2025 Lenovo report revealed widespread concern among IT defenders regarding AI-powered cyberattacks. Only 31% of IT leaders said they feel somewhat confident in their defensive capabilities, with a mere 10% expressing strong confidence.
The report highlights how AI enables attacks to evolve against defense mechanisms, potentially bypassing…
