Ars Technica2 Anthropic's new Mythos AI model has sparked concern among security experts after data from CrowdStrike showed AI‑enabled cyber attacks jump 89 percent in 2025. The model's ability to automate vulnerability hunting could overwhelm defenders, with internal warnings that companies may discover more flaws than they can patch. Recent incidents, including a Chinese‑linked AI espionage campaign that used Anthropic's Claude Code to breach dozens of high‑profile targets, underscore the growing threat. Analysts argue that granting AI agents unrestricted access to data, the internet, and external communication creates a “lethal trifecta” for hackers.
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