320 Million Exposed in Global Breaches Since September, With AI Implicated in Some Cases: Nikkei

AI primarily viewed as an enabler for cybercriminals, with limited utility for defenders

Recent breaches have affected a broad spectrum of industries, including banking, utilities, and hospitality. (Nikkei image)

Nikkei staff writers

October 9, 2026 06:22 JST

TOKYO/SEOUL — A Nikkei count reveals that global data breaches have exposed the personal information of at least 320 million people since September. Authorities and researchers believe artificial intelligence may have played a role in at least some of these incidents.

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