# New research reveals AI is fueling an 'unprecedented surge in cloud security risks'

> Palo Alto warns rapid AI adoption expands cloud attack surfaces, raising unprecedented security risks Excessive permissions and misconfigurations drive incidents; 80% tied to identity issues, not malware Non‑human…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/new-research-reveals-ai-is-fueling-an-unprecedented-surge-in-cloud-security-risks?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6945c4b1d4da0c850d0dff51)
- **Published:** 2025-12-19
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai #cybersecurity #cloud #security #adoption #risks #unprecedented #according
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