Cybercriminals are using AI to move faster, and companies are paying a premium when those attacks lead to data breaches. These incidents cost organizations an average of $6 million — about $1 million more than the global average breach cost of $4.99 million. IBM also found that 92% of organizations affected by AI-related breaches lacked proper access controls for their AI systems. The finding suggests that weak identity management, limited governance and poor oversight may be leaving AI systems unnecessarily exposed. Also read: The Biggest Data Breaches of 2026, Ranked by Impact.