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Beazley Security report highlights sharp increase in exploited vulnerabilities and AI-driven cyber attacks in Q1

May 13th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Beazley Security, the cyber security services arm of specialist insurer Beazley, has released its Quarterly Threat Report for Q1 2026, detailing a significant rise in exploited vulnerabilities as cyber criminals increasingly use AI-powered methods to accelerate attacks and target software supply chains. The report found that exploited vulnerabilities increased by 43% during the first quarter […] The post Beazley Security report highlights sharp increase in exploited vulnerabilities and AI-driven cyber attacks in Q1 appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.

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