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- New IBM cybersecurity assessment helps enterprises identify and measure new risks introduced by frontier AI models capable of vulnerability discovery and autonomous attacks
- IBM Autonomous Security, a new machine speed service composed of IBM AI agents, helps automate vulnerability remediation at a pace humans alone cannot sustain
ARMONK, N.Y., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new cybersecurity measures designed to help organizations counter a new generation of cyber threats as attackers begin weaponizing frontier AI models.
Attackers are already using frontier AI models to accelerate every phase of the attack lifecycle. These models represent a step change in offensive capability, which can dramatically lower the time, cost, and expertise required to carry out sophisticated attacks and push organizations toward continuous business disruption. As attacks move at machine speed, security programs built on fragmented tools and manual processes are increasingly outmatched. Defending against agentic adversaries will require security programs that are autonomous and coordinated at scale.
Enterprise Cybersecurity Assessments for Frontier Model Threats
Enterprises operate sprawling, complex IT estates that are hard to codify, creating ideal conditions for frontier models to identify weaknesses and rapidly turn them into attack paths. To address this challenge, IBM Consulting is offering a new cybersecurity assessment to help enterprises evaluate their readiness for agentic enabled threats. The assessment will be delivered by IBM together with its technology partners to help customers get the support they need across their environments.
The assessment provides deep visibility into security gaps, policy weaknesses, AI‑specific exposures, and potential exploit paths. It also delivers prioritized mitigation guidance, including interim safeguards where no immediate software fix exists. In addition, the assessment highlights opportunities for enterprises to accelerate their detection and response through improved automation and architectural alignment.
IBM Introduces IBM Autonomous Security
Recognizing that enterprises must now match the speed and sophistication of AI‑generated attacks, IBM today introduced IBM Autonomous Security—a multi-agent‑powered service designed to deliver coordinated decision making, response and intelligence at machine speed.
IBM Autonomous Security brings together interoperable, vendor-agnostic digital workers that operate across an organization's full security stack, enabling security programs to act as a system rather than a collection of disconnected tools. The service is designed to fundamentally rearchitect how security programs operate as threats become increasingly autonomous and self-optimizing.
Using coordinated AI agents, the service analyzes software exposures and runtime environments to understand exploit paths, improve hygiene, enforce security policies across the applicable security tools, detect anomalies, and contain threats with minimal human intervention. Insights flow directly into governance and risk systems enabling up-to-date security and compliance posture – helping to reduce exposure windows and accelerate containment of high velocity attacks.
By extending security into identity, risk, and governance functions and connecting with AI systems across IT, OT, and business processes, IBM Autonomous Security helps organizations transform detection to remediation, strengthen compliance outcomes, reduce operational friction, and improve resiliency.
"Frontier models are creating a new category of enterprise threat that is fast moving, systemic and increasingly autonomous," said Mark Hughes, Global Managing Partner of Cybersecurity Services, IBM Consulting. "Meeting that threat requires a systemic defense. AI powered offense demands AI powered defense. That's what IBM is delivering."
In an agentic threat environment, defensive advantage no longer comes from individual tools, but from how quickly and coherently security programs can act. IBM is committed to helping organizations prepare for this critical inflection point in cybersecurity where resilience must match machine speed.
About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to effect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.
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IBM
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Michele Brancati
IBM
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- New IBM cybersecurity assessment helps enterprises identify and measure new risks introduced by frontier AI models capable of vulnerability discovery and autonomous attacks
- IBM Autonomous Security, a new machine speed service composed of IBM AI agents, helps automate vulnerability remediation at a pace humans alone cannot sustain
ARMONK, N.Y., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new cybersecurity measures designed to help organizations counter a new generation of cyber threats as attackers begin weaponizing frontier AI models.
Attackers are already using frontier AI models to accelerate every phase of the attack lifecycle. These models represent a step change in offensive capability, which can dramatically lower the time, cost, and expertise required to carry out sophisticated attacks and push organizations toward continuous business disruption. As attacks move at machine speed, security programs built on fragmented tools and manual processes are increasingly outmatched. Defending against agentic adversaries will require security programs that are autonomous and coordinated at scale.
Enterprise Cybersecurity Assessments for Frontier Model Threats
Enterprises operate sprawling, complex IT estates that are hard to codify, creating ideal conditions for frontier models to identify weaknesses and rapidly turn them into attack paths. To address this challenge, IBM Consulting is offering a new cybersecurity assessment to help enterprises evaluate their readiness for agentic enabled threats. The assessment will be delivered by IBM together with its technology partners to help customers get the support they need across their environments.
The assessment provides deep visibility into security gaps, policy weaknesses, AI‑specific exposures, and potential exploit paths. It also delivers prioritized mitigation guidance, including interim safeguards where no immediate software fix exists. In addition, the assessment highlights opportunities for enterprises to accelerate their detection and response through improved automation and architectural alignment.
IBM Introduces IBM Autonomous Security
Recognizing that enterprises must now match the speed and sophistication of AI‑generated attacks, IBM today introduced IBM Autonomous Security—a multi-agent‑powered service designed to deliver coordinated decision making, response and intelligence at machine speed.
IBM Autonomous Security brings together interoperable, vendor-agnostic digital workers that operate across an organization's full security stack, enabling security programs to act as a system rather than a collection of disconnected tools. The service is designed to fundamentally rearchitect how security programs operate as threats become increasingly autonomous and self-optimizing.
Using coordinated AI agents, the service analyzes software exposures and runtime environments to understand exploit paths, improve hygiene, enforce security policies across the applicable security tools, detect anomalies, and contain threats with minimal human intervention. Insights flow directly into governance and risk systems enabling up-to-date security and compliance posture – helping to reduce exposure windows and accelerate containment of high velocity attacks.
By extending security into identity, risk, and governance functions and connecting with AI systems across IT, OT, and business processes, IBM Autonomous Security helps organizations transform detection to remediation, strengthen compliance outcomes, reduce operational friction, and improve resiliency.
"Frontier models are creating a new category of enterprise threat that is fast moving, systemic and increasingly autonomous," said Mark Hughes, Global Managing Partner of Cybersecurity Services, IBM Consulting. "Meeting that threat requires a systemic defense. AI powered offense demands AI powered defense. That's what IBM is delivering."
In an agentic threat environment, defensive advantage no longer comes from individual tools, but from how quickly and coherently security programs can act. IBM is committed to helping organizations prepare for this critical inflection point in cybersecurity where resilience must match machine speed.
About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to effect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.
Media Contacts:
Elizabeth Brophy
IBM
Elizabeth.Brophy@ibm.com
Michele Brancati
IBM
mbrancati@ibm.com
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IBM Announces New Cybersecurity Measures to Help Enterprises Confront Agentic Attacks
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VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, the world leader in 0‑fee digital asset trading, published its April 2026 Proof of Reserves. BTC reserve ratio rose to 295%, with all major assets maintaining reserve ratios well above the 1:1 industry standard, ensuring full coverage and safeguarding user assets.
The April report shows reserve ratios of 295% for BTC, 116% for ETH, 111% for USDT, and 116% for USDC. MEXC's total reserves are 12,695.71 BTC, 69,430.24 ETH, 1.88 billion USDT, and 90.5 million USDC. Notably, the BTC reserve ratio increased from 270% in March to 295% in April. MEXC holds 12,695.71 BTC against 4,305.73 BTC in user assets, representing nearly three times the amount held by users.
MEXC's Proof of Reserves framework is built on Merkle Tree technology, allowing every user to verify their balance while preserving account privacy independently. Each monthly snapshot undergoes an independent audit by Hacken, a leading blockchain security firm, providing verified, third-party assurance of MEXC's reserve data.
Beyond Proof of Reserves, MEXC further protects user assets with a $100M Guardian Fund, which provides full and instant coverage for platform issues, as well as a Futures Insurance Fund designed to protect users against market extremes.
As MEXC enters its 8th year, its comprehensive brand upgrade signals an evolution into a universal gateway for global markets. By delivering key user value through the two core pillars of "0 Fees" and "Infinite Opportunities", combined with robust security measures such as transparent reserves and protection funds, MEXC further strengthens user trust while redefining industry standards for its global community.
To view the latest Proof of Reserves snapshot and audit report, please visit MEXC's Proof of Reserves page.
About MEXC
MEXC is the world's fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC
Risk Disclaimer:
This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully assess market fluctuations, project fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, the world leader in 0‑fee digital asset trading, published its April 2026 Proof of Reserves. BTC reserve ratio rose to 295%, with all major assets maintaining reserve ratios well above the 1:1 industry standard, ensuring full coverage and safeguarding user assets.
The April report shows reserve ratios of 295% for BTC, 116% for ETH, 111% for USDT, and 116% for USDC. MEXC's total reserves are 12,695.71 BTC, 69,430.24 ETH, 1.88 billion USDT, and 90.5 million USDC. Notably, the BTC reserve ratio increased from 270% in March to 295% in April. MEXC holds 12,695.71 BTC against 4,305.73 BTC in user assets, representing nearly three times the amount held by users.
MEXC's Proof of Reserves framework is built on Merkle Tree technology, allowing every user to verify their balance while preserving account privacy independently. Each monthly snapshot undergoes an independent audit by Hacken, a leading blockchain security firm, providing verified, third-party assurance of MEXC's reserve data.
Beyond Proof of Reserves, MEXC further protects user assets with a $100M Guardian Fund, which provides full and instant coverage for platform issues, as well as a Futures Insurance Fund designed to protect users against market extremes.
As MEXC enters its 8th year, its comprehensive brand upgrade signals an evolution into a universal gateway for global markets. By delivering key user value through the two core pillars of "0 Fees" and "Infinite Opportunities", combined with robust security measures such as transparent reserves and protection funds, MEXC further strengthens user trust while redefining industry standards for its global community.
To view the latest Proof of Reserves snapshot and audit report, please visit MEXC's Proof of Reserves page.
About MEXC
MEXC is the world's fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC
Risk Disclaimer:
This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully assess market fluctuations, project fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
MEXC Publishes April 2026 Proof of Reserves, BTC Reserve Ratio Rises to 295%
MEXC Publishes April 2026 Proof of Reserves, BTC Reserve Ratio Rises to 295%
MEXC Publishes April 2026 Proof of Reserves, BTC Reserve Ratio Rises to 295%
