AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report says
A recent Verizon report highlights a surge in AI-related data breaches, with hackers increasingly using artificial intelligence to exploit software vulnerabilities. This shift has reduced the response time for targets from months to hours, marking a significant change in the cybersecurity landscape. The report emphasizes the need for organizations to adapt their defenses by integrating AI into their cybersecurity practices.
- ▪Hackers are using AI to detect software vulnerabilities, shortening response times for targets.
- ▪For the first time, breaches initiated by vulnerability exploitation surpassed those involving stolen credentials.
- ▪The report indicates that AI is reshaping the cybersecurity industry by automating and scaling known detection techniques.
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AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxHackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to detect software vulnerabilities, which has shortened the time that targets have to respond to threats, Verizon said in an annual report.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 20, 2026, 10:15 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 10:15 AMWASHINGTON – Hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect software vulnerabilities, which has shortened the time that targets have to respond to threats, Verizon said in an annual report tracking data breaches.Verizon said using software flaws in data surpassed stolen credentials for the first time.
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