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AI Drives Surge in Bot and API Threats

22 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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22 September 2026

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CybersecurityAI Infrastructure

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Akamai's 2026 report reveals AI caused a 300% rise in bot traffic and a 113% increase in API attacks, with 87% of organisations facing API-related security incidents. AI browser extensions and autonomous AI agents create new enterprise security risks by evading detection and manipulating system logic.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity and AI Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must rethink security beyond network breaches as AI agents exploit APIs and browser extensions to launch covert attacks. Focus on building real-time controls and human oversight for AI-driven actions to protect enterprise data and systems.

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