Myths and friends could be ‘net positive’ for UK cyber security defenses – but only if they are protected, says senior cyber official

• NCSC’s Richard Horne says hacking AI tools like Mythos Preview can strengthen defenses if security barriers are in place
• Anthropic’s Mythos Preview, part of Project Glasswing, finds zero days at scale
• Horne argues that cutting-edge AI quickly exposes weak fundamentals, giving defenders the opportunity to decisively outmaneuver cybercriminals.

With proper safeguards and security standards, hacking AI tools like Mythos Preview can be a net positive for cybersecurity defenses everywhere, says Richard Horne, director of the National Cyber ​​Security Center (NCSC).

According to the BBC, Horne echoed these statements in a speech at the NCSC’s annual CyberUK conference on Wednesday.