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Eileen M. Carrero, CPA

Financial Advisor, CPA

 

Eileen Carrero Financial Services, LLC

Wealth Management, Tax & Accounting

4917 West 144th Place

Midlothian, IL 60445

 

Phone:  708-489-1035

Fax:      708-489-1036

 

Email: eileen.carrero@ceterafs.com

Website: www.myecfs.com

September/October 2026

By The Numbers: AI & Emerging Threats

By The Numbers AI  Emerging Threats

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a useful tool for individuals and businesses, it has also introduced more cybersecurity threats and attacks, according to the CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report. Review the numbers and assess your AI security.


AI as a Weapon
89% increase in attacks by AI-enabled adversaries (YoY)


AI as a Target
Prompt Injection, GenAI tools exploited at more than 90 organizations


Detection Trends
82% of detections in 2025 were malware-free


Attack Speed
65% increase year over year in average eCrime breakout time at 29 minutes, Fastest recorded breakout: 27 seconds


Source: CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report


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