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AI-powered defenses reduce per-incident phishing handling time by 16% (from 27.5 minutes to 23.2 minutes) and reduce cost per phishing email by 12% (from $31.32 to $27.51).

June 6, 2026

AI-powered defenses reduce per-incident phishing handling time by 16% (from 27.5 minutes to 23.2 minutes) and reduce cost per phishing email by 12% (from $31.32 to $27.51). — This cybersecurity statistic was published by IRONSCALES in June 2026. It covers topics including AI Defense, Phishing, Operational Efficiency. The original data appears in The (Higher) Business Cost of Phishing . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 6/4/2026

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What does this statistic say?

AI-powered defenses reduce per-incident phishing handling time by 16% (from 27.5 minutes to 23.2 minutes) and reduce cost per phishing email by 12% (from $31.32 to $27.51). This data was published by IRONSCALES and covers AI Defense, Phishing, Operational Efficiency.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from The (Higher) Business Cost of Phishing , published by IRONSCALES on June 6, 2026. You can view the original report at https://ironscales.com/the-higher-business-cost-of-phishing/report-download.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to AI Defense, Phishing, Operational Efficiency. Browse more statistics on AI Defense or from IRONSCALES.

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