More than 80% of ransomware victims in a new survey reported that their attackers had weaponized artificial intelligence as part of the scheme, according to data made public Wednesday [1]. The 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, produced by cybersecurity company Semperis and research consultant Censuswide, surveyed 1,200 IT and security professionals across nine countries and eight industry sectors [2].
Forty-four percent of respondents said they experienced attacks that exploited their own AI agents and systems, while 40% reported experiencing AI-based attacks, according to the survey data [1]. Separate reporting on the same global cybersecurity report stated that cybercriminals exploited artificial intelligence in ransomware attacks experienced by 84% of surveyed victims [3]. Officials said the findings point to a growing threat to businesses and public agencies. The report stated that attackers are using AI to write phishing emails, generate code, and evade detection.
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