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

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

471M breach notices in H1 2026 exceed 2025's full-year tally; 1 in 4 incidents AI-enabled, up 56% YoY. Insider attacks surged 7x (21 vs. 3), including North Korea identity spoofing—forcing boards to shift budgets from prevention toward detection.