Sans: Top 5 Most Dangerous New Attack Techniques To Watch
Dark Reading, Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
For the first time, SANS Institute's five top attack techniques all have one thing in common - AI.
Each year SANS researchers head to the RSAC Conference to reveal the five top attack techniques. But 2026 marks a distinct shift: all are powered by artificial intelligence.
"We would be lying to you if we pointed out a trend in attacks that did not involve AI," SANS president and presentation moderator Ed Skoudis explained to the audience during a keynote session covering the Top 5. "That is just where we are in the industry."