India, Jan. 5 -- Human-mimicking AI cyberattacks are expected to define the next phase of cyber risk in 2026, according to findings from a newly released threat assessment. The analysis signals a shift away from scale-driven automation toward cognitive intrusions capable of imitating human behaviour with high accuracy and autonomy.

The report outlines how threat actors are moving beyond traditional malware models to deploy AI-augmented attacks that blend intelligence, adaptability and deception. These attacks are designed to bypass both human judgment and conventional security controls.

Researchers warn that generative AI will increasingly be used to automate reconnaissance, construct adaptive social engineering campaigns and maintain p...