IBM says 25% of security breaches are AI-enabled
IBM reported that 25% of security breaches now involve artificial intelligence-enabled attacks, according to a Fierce Network report.
TL;DR
- IBM said 1 in 4 security breaches are AI-enabled.
- The reported attack types include deepfake impersonation and AI-enabled malware.
- IBM said these attacks are changing the economics of security breaches.
IBM said 25% of security breaches are now AI-enabled. Fierce Network reported the finding and said IBM linked the shift to the growing use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks.
The reported AI-enabled attack methods include deepfake impersonation and malware that uses artificial intelligence. IBM said these attack types now account for a significant share of breach activity.
IBM said AI-enabled attacks are reshaping breach economics. The source excerpt did not provide additional figures, dates, geographic scope, or methodology for the finding.
Related questions
- What share of security breaches did IBM say are AI-enabled?
- Which attack types did IBM identify as AI-enabled?
- How did IBM describe the effect of AI-enabled attacks on breach economics?
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