Major cybersecurity firms acquire malware data banks by 2026

As malware repositories become critical for AI training and threat detection, expect at least one major cybersecurity firm (e.g., CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, or Microsoft) to acquire or partner with a large malware archive like vx-underground or VirusTotal by December 2026. This will enhance their AI-driven security offerings.

Implied probability (Yes)

60%