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AI benefits attackers over defenders by a 13-to-1 ratio, with 78% saying AI makes attacks more effective versus 6% saying AI has improved defenses.

May 27, 2026

AI benefits attackers over defenders by a 13-to-1 ratio, with 78% saying AI makes attacks more effective versus 6% saying AI has improved defenses. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Halcyon in May 2026. It covers topics including AI Security, Ransomware. The original data appears in The Ransomware Gap in the AI Era. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/18/2026

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AI benefits attackers over defenders by a 13-to-1 ratio, with 78% saying AI makes attacks more effective versus 6% saying AI has improved defenses. This data was published by Halcyon and covers AI Security, Ransomware.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from The Ransomware Gap in the AI Era, published by Halcyon on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.halcyon.ai/lp/2026-security-leadership-survey-report.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to AI Security, Ransomware. Browse more statistics on AI Security or from Halcyon.

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