Top Companies Urge Global Action on Cybersecurity Amid Rise in AI-Enabled Attacks
More than 100 leading companies, including OpenAI, Microsoft (MSFT), Visa (V), Citi (C), and NVIDIA (NVDA), have issued an open letter warning that businesses and governments must act urgently to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. The coalition emphasized the growing threat of AI-enabled cyberattacks, citing a more than 50% increase in such breaches from March 2025 to February 2026 according to IBM research. The companies called for coordinated action at all levels—local, national, and international—to protect critical infrastructure like hospitals and utilities. They also urged organizations to prioritize cybersecurity upgrades with the same urgency as a major business disruption. The letter highlights that AI threats are no longer hypothetical but an immediate concern requiring top-level attention in corporate strategy. The warning has already had market implications: shares of CrowdStrike, Okta, and Palo Alto Networks surged on Thursday following strong earnings reports and raised forecasts.
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