The old cybersecurity model is breaking: As concern over AI safety
As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring.
By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 27, 2026 • Source: TechCrunch
Old cybersecurity model is breaking: what actually changed
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TechCrunch reports: The old cybersecurity model is breaking. As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups trying to build the next generation of security for an AI-native world. We’re even seeing companies like Instinct and…
Old cybersecurity model is breaking: why it matters now
For primary quotes and complete technical detail, see TechCrunch's original report linked above.
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