Data breaches surge in 2026 as AI plays a growing role in cyberattacks

Data breaches in 2026 are on track to surpass the previous year’s record, with over 471 million victim notices in the first half alone, driven substantially by AI-enabled cyberattacks and a rise in malicious insider incidents. AI's improved capabilities have increased its involvement in breaches by 56% year-over-year, while cybersecurity remains a top priority for public company boards globally.

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