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84 percent of ransomware victims point to AI link: Report

More than 80 percent of ransomware victims in a new survey reported their attackers had weaponized artificial intelligence as part of the scheme, according to data made public Wednesday. For its 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, cybersecurity company Semperis and research consultant C.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Oct 14, 2026, 7:09 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Intelligence & Security
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