AI Cybersecurity Attacks: 43% of Companies Already Hit
CDW
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A new CDW survey reveals that 43% of organizations have faced AI-enhanced phishing attacks and 37% encountered AI-powered malware. Many companies are now planning to invest in AI-driven defense systems as the threat landscape evolves.
CDW's 2026 Security Research Report, based on a survey of 951 IT decision-makers, shows that AI-enhanced phishing attacks have hit 43% of organizations, while 37% have faced AI-augmented malware. The report highlights an AI arms race between attackers and defenders, with 41% of companies planning to deploy AI-driven threat detection systems. Concerns include AI-generated phishing, social engineering, and automated attack tools. Internal AI risks, such as employees feeding sensitive data into LLMs, are also noted. Organizations are focusing on threat detection, anomaly detection, and employee training to counter these threats.
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- IT = Information Technology — Информационные технологии
- LLM = Large Language Model — Большая языковая модель
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