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46% of IT security professionals report that AI is contributing to a rise in adaptive and evasive malware.

May 27, 2026

46% of IT security professionals report that AI is contributing to a rise in adaptive and evasive malware. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by CyberEdge Group in May 2026. It covers topics including Evasive Malware, Adaptive Malware, Cybersecurity Threats, AI. The original data appears in Cyberthreat Defense Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 4/28/2026

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46% of IT security professionals report that AI is contributing to a rise in adaptive and evasive malware. This data was published by CyberEdge Group and covers Evasive Malware, Adaptive Malware, Cybersecurity Threats, AI.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from Cyberthreat Defense Report , published by CyberEdge Group on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.cyberedgegroup.com/CDR.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Evasive Malware, Adaptive Malware, Cybersecurity Threats, AI. Browse more statistics on Evasive Malware or from CyberEdge Group.

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