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Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi Says AI Vulnerability Scanning Has Become a Cost Race
Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi said attackers can use frontier AI models to find software flaws in minutes, costing roughly $2, while defenders must spend more on AI‑based security tools.
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What happened
Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi said attackers can use frontier AI models to find software flaws in minutes, costing roughly $2, while defenders must spend more on AI‑based security tools.
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Global impact / market context
If AI can cheaply discover vulnerabilities, cyber‑attackers gain a financial edge, forcing companies to increase security spending, which could raise operating costs and affect profit margins.
Analyst inference
The rise of low‑cost AI vulnerability scanning may pressure cybersecurity firms to innovate and price their solutions higher, while investors watch for shifts in spending patterns across tech and software sectors.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- Adoption rates of AI‑driven security tools by enterprises, indicating how quickly defenders respond to the cost race. Proposed
- Pricing trends for AI security platforms, which could reflect increased demand and higher margins for vendors. Proposed
- Regulatory guidance on AI use in cybersecurity, as rules may shape how companies invest in AI defenses. Proposed
Affected assets
- GLM — Golem