IBM Finds AI Reshaping Breach Economics

IBM's 2026 report reveals a 56% rise in AI-enabled data breaches, costing an average of US$6 million each, with critical infrastructure sectors like financial services and energy most affected. Organisations using AI for security reduce breach costs by nearly US$2 million, yet adoption remains low at 75%.

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