Ransomware Surges 49% as AI Makes Cyberattacks Faster and Easier, IBM Says

Ransomware Surges 49% as AI Makes Cyberattacks Faster and Easier, IBM Says

By Vince Condarcuri
Publication Date: 2026-02-26 19:51:00

Tech giant IBM ($IBM) has released its 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, and the main takeaway is concerning: cybercriminals are increasingly taking advantage…