AI, especially agentic AI, is rapidly reshaping app security by lowering the skill and cost needed for attackers to target more applications, including iOS and Android. Digital.ai’s 2026 report shows attack rates rising sharply across client-facing, automotive, and medical device apps, with the window from app release to first attack now measured in hours. #Digitalai #iOS #Android #AutomotiveApps #MedicalDeviceApps
Keypoints
- Agentic AI has made all apps primary targets, not just emerging ones.
- Client-facing app attacks increased from 55% in 2022 to 87% in 2026.
- The attack gap between iOS and Android has nearly closed.
- Automotive and medical device apps saw the steepest rise in attack rates.
- Defenders are urged to adopt secure agentic AI to counter attackers.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/ai-powered-app-attacks-are-faster-more-frequent-and-harder-to-stop/