Cybercrime Enters a Post-Human Future as AI Drives the Shift to Machine-Scale Attacks, According to ThreatDown’s 2026 State of Malware Report
ThreatDown, the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes, today released its 2026 State of Malware report, which finds that cyberattacks are shifting from human-driven intrusions to AI-orchestrated attacks operating at machine scale. In 2025, AI gained a foothold in cybercrime, in 2026 it will dominate as attackers use AI agents to compress patch-to-exploit timelines to minutes and scale multi-stage intrusions beyond what human vulnerability researchers can sustain.
ThreatDown Launches Nexus Partner Program, Strengthening its Channel-First Commitment
ThreatDown, the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes, today announced the launch of the Nexus Partner Program, a comprehensive initiative that puts partners at the center by strengthening collaboration and creating new growth opportunities for its global network of partners. The program aligns incentives, simplifies enablement, and strengthens collaboration to ensure every reseller has the resources and support needed to deliver smarter, stronger security outcomes for customers.
