Ransomware victims jump 389%: what's driving AI-fueled attacks

Cybercriminals now operate as AI-driven enterprises, compressing attack timelines and scaling operations. Agentic AI tools lower barriers for launching attacks, leaving security teams with shrinking windows to respond, making traditional defenses inadequate.

New research on global threat telemetry reveals key shifts:

• Critical vulnerabilities weaponized within 24-48 hours of disclosure
• Ransomware victims up 389% year-over-year, with manufacturing, business services, and retail hardest hit
• Infostealer malware driving demand for stolen credential datasets

Explore the research to understand AI’s impact on cybercrime and defenses.