A recent report from findings reflected the worries simmering among tech leaders; nearly three out of four said AI was increasing their own vulnerability to online threats.
About forty five percent of respondents said their organizations had already dealt with phishing campaigns driven by AI. Another thirty five percent reported facing even more sophisticated attacks, like “autonomous and mutating malware,” attacks that evolve on their own and can be difficult to contain.
Cyber Preparedness Under the Microscope
Despite the wave of AI-powered crime, IT professionals were clear that while the technology complicates their lives, it can be force for good too. Used properly, it helps defenders spot unusual activity and react faster to new threats—at least, in theory.
Still, navigating this brave new world is a struggle. Many companies face a tough choice about incident response: about one in four organizations managed recovery within their own staff entirely, while half took a blended approach, splitting duties between internal specialists and outside help.
Sixteen percent were content to leave crisis response in the hands of external teams altogether. A small but worrying seven percent admitted to having no formal recovery plan at all. With threats constantly evolving, the stakes for not having a plan are higher than ever.
The biggest challenges described were the complexity of planning, shoestring recovery budgets and too few experts on hand. The report highlighted a confidence gap too. “IT and business leaders are very aware of how AI is changing the cybercrime landscape, and many have already felt its effects,” the report stressed.
Over eighty percent of surveyed leaders admitted they might be placing a bit much faith in their ability to bounce back from an attack. Only about half of them said their companies were actually working to close gaps in their preparedness.
The takeaway from 11:11 Systems was pointed. The need for confidence gap too. “IT and business leaders are very aware of how AI is changing the cybercrime landscape, and many have already felt its effects,” the report stressed.
Over eighty percent of surveyed leaders admitted they might be placing a bit much faith in their ability to bounce back from an attack. Only about half of them said their companies were actually working to close gaps in their preparedness.
The takeaway from 11:11 Systems was pointed. The need for “continual improvement” in response and defense is not just advice — it is a necessity, as technology continues to reshape the battlefield between hackers and the defenders chasing them.
