84 percent of ransomware victims point to AI link: Report

Over 80 percent of ransomware victims in a new survey reported that their attackers had weaponized AI as part of the scheme, according to data made public Wednesday. For its 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, cybersecurity company Semperis and research consultant Censuswide surveyed 1,200 IT and security professionals across nine countries and eight industry sectors. Eighty-four...

Over 80 percent of ransomware victims in a new survey reported that their attackers had weaponized AI as part of the scheme, according to data made public Wednesday. For its 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, cybersecurity company Semperis and research consultant Censuswide surveyed 1,200 IT and security professionals across nine countries and eight industry sectors. Eighty-four...