AI Threats
We've curated 13 cybersecurity statistics about AI threats to help you understand how malicious actors are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance phishing attacks, create deepfakes, and automate cyber intrusions in 2025.
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32% of security professionals say AI-driven threats and organisational preparedness are the top issues boards ask about most.
41% of cybersecurity professionals identify AI-powered attacks at scale as their biggest security concern, compared with 21% citing supply chain risk and 21% citing unknown threats.
14% of Nordic CISOs cited AI-related threats as their primary concern.
AI-powered attacks were identified as a root cause in more than 40% of small business cyber events.
45% of cybersecurity leaders cited constantly evolving AI threats as their greatest challenge when tackling behavioral risk.
87% of Pacesetters (most AI-ready group) report awareness of AI-specific threats, compared to 42% of all companies.
51% of organizations surveyed focus on recruiting the right talent to manage AI-specific cybersecurity threats.
80% of Gen Z parents fear their kids will fall victim to AI-enhanced online threats.
60% of organisations fear the rise of AI-generated threats.
When asked about the most concerning threats, 51% cited AI-generated threats (e.g., deepfakes, automated malware, malicious code).
Only 29% of healthcare executives say they are prepared for AI-powered threats.
41% of healthcare executives believe AI-powered threats will happen.
46% of Security and IT leaders say managing AI-generated threats is now their top security priority.