Proofpoint Research Finds 65% of Organizations Affected by Ransomware Say AI Made Attacks More Effective
Proofpoint, Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
Proofpoint research finds 65% of ransomware-hit organizations say AI made the attacks more effective.
Proofpoint released research finding that 65% of organizations affected by ransomware believe AI made the attacks more effective.
The study highlights how attackers increasingly leverage AI to enhance phishing, social engineering, and malware campaigns.
It also examines the consequences of paying ransoms and how attackers often return for more. Proofpoint uses the findings to urge stronger human-centric defenses against AI-augmented threats.