cybersecurityZDNet Korea· 7/29/2026, 7:20:22 AM★ 8.0
Why Are Security Incidents Still Proliferating These Days?
Recent security breaches at companies persist despite increased investment in cybersecurity. Attackers have evolved from individual hackers to organized crime groups and state-backed entities, with generative AI enhancing the speed and sophistication of attacks. Corporate reliance on cloud infrastructure and third-party systems has expanded attack surfaces, making even well-protected internal networks vulnerable through external access points. Legacy systems, unrevoked access credentials, and delayed security audits further exacerbate risks, as attackers exploit the weakest link in interconnected networks.
💡 AI analysis: Incremental increases in security spending are no longer sufficient, necessitating a fundamental paradigm shift toward defensive architectures like Zero Trust to counter the heightened sophistication of GenAI-driven and state-sponsored threats.