Security risk assessments for AI tools nearly double

The number of organizations actively assessing security risks in their AI tools has nearly doubled in one year, with 64% of business leaders now implementing such measures. This significant increase highlights the growing priority of AI security globally, as reported by The Register.

The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 survey reveals that 94% of respondents believe AI will be the primary driver of cybersecurity change in 2026, and 87% acknowledge an increase in AI-related vulnerabilities. Data leaks are the most common fear, followed by advancements in adversarial capabilities, with geopolitical motivations heavily influencing cyber risk strategies for 64% of organizations. Larger enterprises are more affected, with 91% reporting changes to security plans due to geopolitical concerns, compared to 59% for smaller companies. While CEOs focus on cyber-enabled fraud and AI vulnerabilities, CISOs remain most concerned about ransomware and supply chain attacks.

The findings underscore a critical need for enhanced cyber resilience, defined as an organization's ability to minimize the impact of cyberattacks. While 64% of organizations meet minimum cyber resilience requirements, only 19% exceed them. High-profile incidents like those affecting JLR and M&S demonstrate the ongoing challenges organizations face in mitigating cyber threats and the importance of robust security frameworks in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Source: The Register