AI linked to 84% of ransomware attacks, new report finds
Cybercriminals exploited artificial intelligence in ransomware attacks experienced by 84% of surveyed victims, according to a sweeping new global cybersecurity report, while 44% reported that attackers exploited their own AI systems.
The 2026 Ransomware Risk Report by cybersecurity firm Semperis polled 1,200 IT and security professionals across nine countries and eight industry sectors, revealing an evolved picture of cybercriminal enterprise—one that increasingly leverages AI to magnify its technical capabilities and escalate pressure on targets.
Read the original report
Opens CBS News in a new tab