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Half of Security Chiefs Admit: AI Attacks Are Coming, and We're Naked

Picture this: AI supercharges hackers while your team's still tinkering in pilot mode. EY's survey exposes the panic in C-suites as cyber defenses lag.

James Kowalski 📅 Mar 24, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 7 views

Cybersecurity executives in a tense meeting reviewing AI threat data on screens

⚡ Key Takeaways

96% of security leaders see AI attacks as major threats, but only 46% feel prepared.
85% cite insufficient budgets; AI defense spending expected to surge to 48% of cyber budgets.
Key actions: Reprioritize budgets, build governance, integrate human-AI teams, target six cyber zones.

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James Kowalski

Investigative tech reporter focused on AI ethics, regulation, and societal impact.

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Originally reported by ZDNet - AI