Intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance – the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand – have jointly warned of an impending surge in AI-powered cyberattacks. These attacks, potentially launched by rogue states, could overwhelm Western cyber defenses within months, a significantly accelerated timeframe compared to previous estimates. Catriona Robinson, head of New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre, described the warning as an urgent “call to action.” The alliance anticipates a rapid escalation in sophisticated cyber threats leveraging artificial intelligence. This assessment signals a critical need for increased preparedness and defensive capabilities. The warning underscores the growing concern that AI is lowering the barrier to entry for malicious cyber activity, enabling less sophisticated actors to launch damaging attacks. The Five Eyes nations are now prioritizing collaborative efforts to mitigate this emerging risk.