In 2025, a notable increase of 47 percent in AI-driven cyber attacks was reported globally, as per DeepStrike’s analysis titled “AI Cyber Attack Statistics 2025, Trends, Costs, Defense.” The study indicates that cyber criminals are utilizing AI tools throughout various stages of attacks, which enhances their capability to discover and exploit system vulnerabilities swiftly.
According to IBM’s “X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index,” approximately 60 percent of the most exploited vulnerabilities had publicly available exploit code or were actively used in attacks, with many becoming exploitable within two weeks of their disclosure. The methods employed have evolved, as data exfiltration time has drastically decreased from nine days in 2021 to just two days by 2024.
Furthermore, Aon’s global risk management report highlights a staggering 233 percent increase in social engineering and fraud incidents in 2024, with AI-driven deepfake attacks alone rising by 53 percent year-over-year. This shift necessitates robust employee training and the implementation of AI-integrated security measures to counteract these advanced threats.