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Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role

CNBC · August 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM

Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role

Data breaches are surging in 2026, with artificial intelligence playing a growing role in cyberattacks, and 'malicious insider' incidents also on the rise.

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Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role

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