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IBM X-Force: AI-Driven Attacks Accelerating

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IBM's 2026 X-Force Threat Index quantifies: 44% increase in attacks via AI-enabled vulnerability discovery, 300K+ ChatGPT credentials exposed via infostealers, 49% YoY increase in active ransomware groups, nearly 4x supply chain compromises since 2020. AI-powered coding tools specifically cited as introducing unvetted code into CI/CD pipelines. Validates investing in provenance attestation, OIDC-based publishing, and automated security scanning.

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IBM's 2026 X-Force Threat Index

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