Trending Stories: Security for an AI-powered, quantum-enhanced era

This month, the most read and fastest trending stories from theNET were 1. Combating AI-Powered Threats Cybercriminals are tapping into AI to speed development of large, sophisticated threats. From huge DDoS attacks to convincing deepfake messages, organizations need AI to defeat AI. More proactive, AI-enhanced security is crucial for defending against the latest threats. 2. Boosting Government Efficiency with AI Agents Government agencies are eager to adopt AI agents to address today's strict mandates to streamline operations and cut costs. Preparing for technical change and implementing guardrails will be critical for maximizing gains and addressing serious security risks. 3. Post-Quantum Gameplan Attackers are poised to use quantum computing to break today's cryptographic systems, and they're already harvesting data. To future-proof organizations, tech leaders need to build a gameplan for post-quantum cryptography now. These and more top stories are now downloadable. Explore trends, peer perspectives, and strategies at Cloudflare .com.