At the Ignite on Tour Singapore 2025 conference, AIs cybersecurity experts from Palo Alto Networks warned that as AI transforms business workflows, it’s also helping cybercriminals launch smarter, harder-to-detect attacks through browsers and malware.
At the focal point of the discussions was a growing concern, the same gen-AI cybersecurity technologies that are boosting business productivity are now being weaponized by cyber attackers. As organizations are embracing cybersecurity AI solutions in everyday operations, attackers are using it to bypass traditional security tools with alarming speed and precision.
The redirection in attitude is forcing cybersecurity leaders to think differently about their systems’ protection as advanced threats become difficult to detect.
“Operational complexity, fragmented systems, and the rapid use of AI by attackers are putting organisations at risk,” said Steven Scheurmann, ASEAN regional vice-president at Palo Alto Networks, adding that a good security approach now must factor in AI and cloud systems from the outset—a so-called “hybrid-by-design” approach.
“Imagine malware that bypasses security almost nine out of ten times,” Edward Chen, Deputy Chief Executive of Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency pointed out, referring to the pace at which the threat landscape is evolving. Referenced research showed that the ways AI enhances cybersecurity malware has an 88% likelihood of escaping detection.
Will AI takeover cybersecurity? New attacks like prompt injection, which tricks AI into revealing data or behaving maliciously, are rising. Browser-based attacks now account for 44% of incidents, showing attackers’ smarter tactics.
How Can Generative AI Be Used in Cybersecurity ?
One of the weakest points in workplaces today is the browser—where most business is transacted. Palo Alto’s Asia Pacific president, Simon Green, elaborated, “85% of work now happens on the browser, with 64% of that traffic encrypted. That opens up blind spots.”
To address the AIs cybersecurity gap and close it, Palo Alto Networks launched Prisma Access Browser, a tool that integrates real-time protection directly into the browser. It can block threats, control screen sharing, block malicious downloads, and adjust based on device or user posture. This is especially important in hybrid workspaces where personal devices are regularly used for work.
In this new era of hybrid work, it’s now more critical than ever to lock down the browser,” Scheurmann said. The AI-powered cybersecurity solutions are already integrated in large Asia markets such as Singapore and India, where it helps companies protect sensitive data without hindering productivity.
Will AI Replace Cybersecurity ?
Conference panelists agreed that combatting AI-powered attacks is not something companies can do alone. Palo Alto Networks is already working with universities, governments, and corporations to train the next generation of AIs cybersecurity professionals.
“The only way to beat AI-driven threats is to work together,” said Scheurmann. “That means sharing knowledge and tools, just like cybercriminals do.”
Chen reiterated the message, “No single entity can secure cyberspace alone. But together, we can turn AI into our greatest advantage – not our greatest vulnerability.”
As cybersecurity companies using AI continue to reshape both business and cybercrime, the path forward lies in innovation, collaboration, and building resilient defenses that evolve as quickly as the threats themselves.
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