Major Tech Companies Call for Defensive Surge Against AI-Driven Cyberattacks, Visa Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio

Leading technology companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon, have issued a joint letter calling for a society-wide defensive surge to counter an anticipated wave of AI-driven cyberattacks. They warn that AI-enabled cyberattacks will become more widespread in the coming months, urging governments and industry leaders to prioritize cyber defense. In response to this evolving threat landscape, Visa has announced enhancements to its cybersecurity portfolio, including the next evolution of its open-source Visa Vulnerability Agentic Harness (VVAH) framework and expanded cybersecurity advisory services. These initiatives aim to help organizations identify and remediate vulnerabilities more effectively, significantly reducing the time between discovery and resolution of attack paths.