New Zscaler Report Reveals AI-Assisted Attackers Move to Massive Data Theft, Executive Targeting, and Millions in Extortion Payments
Zscaler, Inc. released its 2026 ThreatLabz Ransomware Report highlighting a 275% surge in AI-assisted ransomware attacks, resulting in 896.2 terabytes of data theft and over $328 million in ransom payments. Attackers increasingly target senior executives and exploit trusted workplace tools to facilitate data breaches and lateral movement, shifting …