By 2025, 93% of security leaders expect to face AI attacks on a daily basis

A recent report from Netacea surveyed security leaders in the United States and the United Kingdom to understand their experiences and perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI). The survey found that AI has improved both offensive and defensive capabilities, and 100% of security leaders considered their organizations’ security stack to be improved since the adoption of AI tools.

Additionally, the majority of those surveyed anticipate that AI will become a more prevalent tool in the arsenal of cybercriminals as well. 65% predict that AI will be utilized in a majority of cyberattacks, and 93% foresee that AI cyberattacks will occur on a daily basis by 2025. Furthermore, security leaders are expecting the rise of AI-powered attacks:

• AI-driven ransomware attacks are a concern for 48% of CISOs.
• 38% anticipate AI-powered phishing attacks.
• 16% believe bot attacks will be driven by AI.