A recent survey indicated that over 80 percent of ransomware victims believe their attackers utilized artificial intelligence in their operations. This finding comes from the 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, conducted by cybersecurity firm Semperis in collaboration with research consultant Censuswide. The survey included responses from 1,200 IT and security professionals across nine countries and eight different industry sectors. The report was made public on October 14, 2026.
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Survey finds 84 percent of ransomware victims report AI involvement
A survey revealed that 84 percent of ransomware victims reported that their attackers employed artificial intelligence in their schemes. The findings are part of the 2026 Ransomware Risk Report by Semperis and Censuswide, which surveyed 1,200 IT and security professionals across various sectors.
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