'Generative AI has made cybercrime cheaper and more effective': GCA Interim CEO Brian Cute warns of 'exponential' rise in attacks
Feb 17, 2026
Brian Cute, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Global Cyber Alliance, warned that Generative AI is making cybercrime cheaper and more effective. He highlighted exponential growth in phishing and AI-driven scams, rising click-through success rates, and emphasised the need to leverage AI to defend users and strengthen internet security.