AI Security CoWorker Announces Publication of 'Cybersecurity White Paper 2026.5'
CoWorker Inc., an AI security solution developer and provider, has published the 'Cybersecurity White Paper 2026.5,' analyzing the sophistication of cyberattacks and the latest trends in defense in response to AI evolution. The paper highlights the rapid increase in AI-powered attacks, internal risks posed by AI tools, and the urgent need for new AI-driven defense models.
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CoWorker Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kazuki Yamasato; hereinafter "the Company" or "CoWorker"), which develops and provides AI security solutions, is pleased to announce the publication of the "Cybersecurity White Paper 2026" (hereinafter "this White Paper"), which analyzes and organizes discussions from the "Cybersecurity Symposium in TDU 2026" held in March 2026 and various survey results from a third-party perspective.
This White Paper systematically organizes the reality of cyberattacks that are becoming more sophisticated and democratized with the evolution of AI, and the latest trends in defense and governance to counter them, based on domestic and international case studies and data.
AI Security CoWorker to Speak at Tokyo Denki University's "Cybersecurity Symposium in TDU 2026." Jointly Held with CySec Completion Ceremony, Explaining the Forefront of Cyberattacks and Defense in the AI Era.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000156001.html
Key Points
- Rapid Increase in AI-Powered Attacks
AI-powered attacks confirmed in 2025-2026 increased by 89% year-on-year. The average intrusion time has significantly shortened to 29 minutes, and large-scale information theft by lone perpetrators is becoming a realistic threat.
- Manifestation of Specific Exploitation Cases
Attacks that previously required high levels of expertise, such as malware generation using LLMs, data theft by AI, and AI-generated ransomware, are becoming generalized.
- Internal Risks Posed by AI Tools
Survey results indicating that 77% of employees input corporate information into AI, and reports that 45% of AI-generated code contains vulnerabilities, reveal that AI utilization is becoming a new risk factor.
- New Trends in Defense
In addition to basic principles like least privilege and authentication separation, new defense models are required to cope with attack speeds, such as automated detection and response by AI, and accelerated forensics.
- Three Directions to Address in 2026
"Preparation based on AI threats," "Governance of AI utilization," and "Strengthening security personnel and systems" are organized as important themes for future organizational responses.
Background of "Cybersecurity White Paper" Provision
In recent years, with the spread of generative AI and AI agents, cyberattacks have rapidly become more sophisticated and faster. In particular, the automation and democratization of attack methods have significantly changed the structure of threats, making attacks previously limited to national levels now executable by individuals.
On the other hand, the defense side faces challenges such as a shortage of personnel and increased operational burden, making the construction of new defense models utilizing AI an urgent task.
This White Paper was created with this background in mind, aiming to comprehensively organize the current state of cybersecurity and its future directions.
Structure and Highlights of the White Paper
- AI for Security - Innovation on the Attack Side
With the advancement of attack automation by AI agents, we are entering an era where a series of attacks, from malware generation to intrusion, are executed autonomously. This chapter organizes the changes in attack structures brought about by AI, based on actual attack cases.
- Security for AI - Risks Hidden in AI Utilization
Analyzing cases of accidents and information leaks due to AI tool introduction, this chapter clarifies the importance of authorization design, governance, and operational systems. It particularly points out that the essence of risk lies not in "AI runaway" but in "human-side design flaws."
- Defense Innovation - High-Speed Defense and Governance Using AI
This section organizes the evolution of the defense side, such as accelerated log analysis and forensics using AI, and the necessity of continuous diagnosis. It presents automation and standardization as solutions to structural challenges like personnel shortages and alert overload.
Provision of the Full Version of "Cybersecurity White Paper"
This White Paper (approx. 40 pages) is intended for a wide range of users, including corporate security managers, executives, and research institutions.
This release discloses only a part of the content;
the detailed (full) version is provided individually to those who inquire.
▼Inquire here
https://www.coworker.co.jp/contact
Representative Comment
Kazuki Yamasato, Representative Director, CoWorker Inc.
Security is shifting from a technical issue to a management issue. This white paper serves as an aid for organizations to make decisions on how to confront AI.
"With the evolution of AI, the premise of cyberattacks has significantly changed. Attacks that were previously the domain of specialists have been automated and democratized by AI, entering an era where 'anyone can attack.'
On the other hand, many companies are prioritizing AI utilization, leading to risks and governance issues.
This White Paper systematically organizes the reality of cyberattacks that are becoming more sophisticated and democratized with the evolution of AI, and the latest trends in defense and governance to counter them, based on domestic and international case studies and data.
AI Security CoWorker to Speak at Tokyo Denki University's "Cybersecurity Symposium in TDU 2026." Jointly Held with CySec Completion Ceremony, Explaining the Forefront of Cyberattacks and Defense in the AI Era.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000156001.html
Key Points
- Rapid Increase in AI-Powered Attacks
AI-powered attacks confirmed in 2025-2026 increased by 89% year-on-year. The average intrusion time has significantly shortened to 29 minutes, and large-scale information theft by lone perpetrators is becoming a realistic threat.
- Manifestation of Specific Exploitation Cases
Attacks that previously required high levels of expertise, such as malware generation using LLMs, data theft by AI, and AI-generated ransomware, are becoming generalized.
- Internal Risks Posed by AI Tools
Survey results indicating that 77% of employees input corporate information into AI, and reports that 45% of AI-generated code contains vulnerabilities, reveal that AI utilization is becoming a new risk factor.
- New Trends in Defense
In addition to basic principles like least privilege and authentication separation, new defense models are required to cope with attack speeds, such as automated detection and response by AI, and accelerated forensics.
- Three Directions to Address in 2026
"Preparation based on AI threats," "Governance of AI utilization," and "Strengthening security personnel and systems" are organized as important themes for future organizational responses.
Background of "Cybersecurity White Paper" Provision
In recent years, with the spread of generative AI and AI agents, cyberattacks have rapidly become more sophisticated and faster. In particular, the automation and democratization of attack methods have significantly changed the structure of threats, making attacks previously limited to national levels now executable by individuals.
On the other hand, the defense side faces challenges such as a shortage of personnel and increased operational burden, making the construction of new defense models utilizing AI an urgent task.
This White Paper was created with this background in mind, aiming to comprehensively organize the current state of cybersecurity and its future directions.
Structure and Highlights of the White Paper
- AI for Security - Innovation on the Attack Side
With the advancement of attack automation by AI agents, we are entering an era where a series of attacks, from malware generation to intrusion, are executed autonomously. This chapter organizes the changes in attack structures brought about by AI, based on actual attack cases.
- Security for AI - Risks Hidden in AI Utilization
Analyzing cases of accidents and information leaks due to AI tool introduction, this chapter clarifies the importance of authorization design, governance, and operational systems. It particularly points out that the essence of risk lies not in "AI runaway" but in "human-side design flaws."
- Defense Innovation - High-Speed Defense and Governance Using AI
This section organizes the evolution of the defense side, such as accelerated log analysis and forensics using AI, and the necessity of continuous diagnosis. It presents automation and standardization as solutions to structural challenges like personnel shortages and alert overload.
Provision of the Full Version of "Cybersecurity White Paper"
This White Paper (approx. 40 pages) is intended for a wide range of users, including corporate security managers, executives, and research institutions.
This release discloses only a part of the content;
the detailed (full) version is provided individually to those who inquire.
▼Inquire here
https://www.coworker.co.jp/contact
Representative Comment
Kazuki Yamasato, Representative Director, CoWorker Inc.
Security is shifting from a technical issue to a management issue. This white paper serves as an aid for organizations to make decisions on how to confront AI.
"With the evolution of AI, the premise of cyberattacks has significantly changed. Attacks that were previously the domain of specialists have been automated and democratized by AI, entering an era where 'anyone can attack.'
On the other hand, many companies are prioritizing AI utilization, leading to risks and governance issues.