# The First Agentic Attack: How AI Is Reshaping the Economics of Cybersecurity
An emerging class of AI-driven attacks is beginning to alter the economic landscape of cybersecurity by enabling autonomous agents to conduct sophisticated threats at scale. These agentic attacks leverage AI systems to operate independently, potentially reducing the resources and expertise traditionally required to mount major cyber operations. The shift raises questions about how organizations and security vendors must adapt their defenses and business models in response to this evolving threat landscape.