61% of IT leaders report a rise in cybersecurity threats linked to AI.

May 27, 2026

61% of IT leaders report a rise in cybersecurity threats linked to AI. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Lenovo in May 2026. It covers topics including AI Risk. The original data appears in Leading Your Workforce to Triumph With AI . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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61% of IT leaders report a rise in cybersecurity threats linked to AI. This data was published by Lenovo and covers AI Risk.

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This statistic comes from Leading Your Workforce to Triumph With AI , published by Lenovo on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/digital-workplace/work-reborn/leading-your-workforce-to-triumph-with-ai/.

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61% of IT leaders report a rise in cybersecurity threats linked to AI.

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