# 'In 2026, cybercrime has reached a point of total convergence': New research claims AI attacks are taking over — so how can your business stay safe?

> Flashpoint warns of AI-driven “era of total convergence” in cybercrime 1,500% surge in illicit AI discussions, 3.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/in-2026-cybercrime-has-reached-a-point-of-total-convergence-new-research-claims-ai-attacks-are-taking-over-so-how-can-your-business-stay-safe?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69b3318dafbac82f84405718)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #convergence #cybercrime #total #attacks #business #claims #flashpoint #point
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