AI, Automation and Attacks: Unpacking the Unit 42 2026 Global Incident Response Report
Palo Alto Networks, Thursday, July 16th, 2026
Unit 42's 2026 Global Incident Response Report examines how AI and automation are reshaping attacker tradecraft and defender response.
Unit 42 released its 2026 Global Incident Response Report, drawing on the team's casework to describe how the threat landscape shifted over the past year.
The analysis centers on the role of AI and automation in accelerating both attacker operations and the speed at which incidents escalate. It covers observed intrusion patterns, the compression of attacker dwell time, and where defensive programs most often fall short.
The report is aimed at security leaders planning incident response capability and investment.