Threat actors utilizing AI and automation tools can achieve lateral movement within an organization in as little as 4 minutes, 85% faster than the previous year.
Threat actors utilizing AI and automation tools can achieve lateral movement within an organization in as little as 4 minutes, 85% faster than the previous year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by ReliaQuest in May 2026. It covers topics including Lateral Movement, AI in Cybercrime, Automation. The original data appears in ReliaQuest 2026 Annual Cyber Threat Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Threat actors utilizing AI and automation tools can achieve lateral movement within an organization in as little as 4 minutes, 85% faster than the previous year. This data was published by ReliaQuest and covers Lateral Movement, AI in Cybercrime, Automation.
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This statistic comes from ReliaQuest 2026 Annual Cyber Threat Report, published by ReliaQuest on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://reliaquest.com/campaigns/annual-threat-report-2026/executive-summary-2025-vs-2024-at-a-glance.
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This statistic relates to Lateral Movement, AI in Cybercrime, Automation. Browse more statistics on Lateral Movement or from ReliaQuest.