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Less than 2.5% of the AI-assisted malware observations involved less- common techniques with one or fewer known malware examples.

May 27, 2026

Less than 2.5% of the AI-assisted malware observations involved less- common techniques with one or fewer known malware examples. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Verizon in May 2026. It covers topics including AI. The original data appears in 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 5/19/2026

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Less than 2.5% of the AI-assisted malware observations involved less- common techniques with one or fewer known malware examples. This data was published by Verizon and covers AI.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report , published by Verizon on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to AI. Browse more statistics on AI or from Verizon.

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