# Friend or foe? AI: The new cybersecurity threat and solutions

> Cyber-attacks have more than doubled worldwide in just four years, from 818 per organization in 2021 to almost 2,000 per organization last year, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). It’s a staggering statistic.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/friend-or-foe-ai-the-new-cybersecurity-threat-and-solutions?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69987f4fe5c1ca8681dd619f)
- **Published:** 2026-02-20
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai #cybersecurity #cyber #friend #organization #solutions #threat #according
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