More than 40,000 cybersecurity professionals gathered in San Francisco this week for the RSA Conference (RSAC), one of the industry's most significant annual events. With artificial intelligence-driven autonomous agents dominating discussions, experts warned these technologies could revolutionize both cyber defense and attack methodologies.
"We're seeing malware that independently adapts to network environments," said Dr. Priya Sharma, a Singapore-based threat analyst. "Unlike traditional attacks, these AI-powered systems require no human oversight once deployed – they learn, evolve, and strike with alarming precision."
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Business leaders expressed particular concern about supply chain vulnerabilities, with recent incidents impacting manufacturing hubs in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, government representatives from the Chinese mainland emphasized ongoing efforts to strengthen data protection laws amid rapid digital transformation.
