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AI-Driven Brute Force: Why Traditional Rate Limiting is Dead in 2026

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AI-driven brute force is a problem that’s only getting worse. According to a recent study, cyberattacks using AI and ML have risen by 89% year-over-year as of early 2026, with around 11,000 attacks taking place per second. What’s more, the technology b…