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Deep & Emerging Tech·October 1, 2026·1 min read

UK faces the most state-sponsored cyberattacks in Europe as AI narrows the attack timeline from days to minutes

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State-backed attackers compressing timelines from days to minutes with AI means your detection and response loops have to be machine-speed too. CISOs in high-target regions like the UK need to move budget from static perimeter tools to continuous monitoring, automated triage, and rehearsed incident playbooks.

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