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The Fortinet 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report Reveals a Surge in AI-Enabled Cybercrime, Contributing to a 389% Increase in Ransomware Victims Year-over-Year
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Event summary
The Fortinet 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report highlights a significant increase in AI-enabled cybercrime, leading to a 389% rise in ransomware victims year-over-year. The report, derived from FortiGuard Labs telemetry, details how cybercriminals are leveraging AI to accelerate attacks, with time-to-exploit shrinking to 24-48 hours. Key findings include the widespread use of AI-powered tools and a shift towards the theft of comprehensive datasets, urging cyber defenders to adopt AI-enabled tools for industrialized defense.