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Cybersecurity incident-response firms strained by 'Black October' wave of AI-driven attacks

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 29, 2026, 5:30 AM EDTUpdated Oct 29, 2026, 5:41 AM EDT

Incident-response firms report unprecedented demand as AI-powered cyber attacks accelerate. Palo Alto Networks, Sophos, and MoxFive describe a surge in breach volume that has stretched response capacity to record levels. The market is expected to grow from $14.6B to $91B by 2035, fueled by SEC rules and cyber insurance mandates.

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WHAT WE KNOW

Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 reports relentless demand from breach volume surge