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Why Cybersecurity Breaches Keep Rising Despite Smarter AI Defenses
Uncovering the hidden flaws, evolving tactics, and overlooked human factors driving the surge in cyberattacks even as organizations deploy the most advanced AI security systems
Devona Green Jordan
August 29, 2025
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Interesting Tech Fact:
Did you know the first documented cybersecurity crime dates back to 1834, long before computers existed? In France, two bankers hacked into the nation’s telegraph system by bribing operators to secretly insert code that gave them early access to financial market data. This ingenious scheme allowed them to front-run trades and profit from insider knowledge—essentially making it the world’s first case of “data breach” and cyber-enabled financial fraud. Remarkably, it shows that the roots of cyber-crime go back nearly two centuries, proving that whenever there is valuable information, there will always be someone finding new ways to steal it.
Rising Cybersecurity Breaches
The cybersecurity landscape has entered a paradox. Organizations worldwide are pouring billions of dollars into AI-powered defenses—machine learning systems that analyze anomalies, detect malware patterns, and automate incident response. Yet, despite these investments, reports of breaches and threats are hitting all-time highs. From state-sponsored espionage campaigns to ransomware-as-a-service, adversaries seem not only undeterred but emboldened. The surge in attacks raises a crucial question: why are cybersecurity breaches increasing even as we deploy the most advanced AI prevention methods available?