82% of hackers now use AI in their workflows, up from 64% in 2023.

February 5, 2026

82% of hackers now use AI in their workflows, up from 64% in 2023. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Bugcrowd in February 2026. It covers topics including AI, Hacking. The original data appears in Inside the Mind of a Hacker . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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82% of hackers now use AI in their workflows, up from 64% in 2023. This data was published by Bugcrowd and covers AI, Hacking.

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This statistic comes from Inside the Mind of a Hacker , published by Bugcrowd on February 5, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.bugcrowd.com/resources/report/inside-the-mind-of-a-hacker/.

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82% of hackers now use AI in their workflows, up from 64% in 2023.

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