⚠️ AI Security Risks Surge 10-Fold in 1H 2026: Kaspersky

Rapid adoption across key growth sectors—such as Sri Lanka's emerging ICT/BPM and digital service industries—is exposing major cybersecurity gaps, according to Kaspersky’s Q2 2026 report. • Overall Figures & Growth Recorded vulnerabilities in AI and LLM services jumped 10x to 935 in Q2 2026 (up from Q4 2025). Critical vulnerabilities hit 119 in Q2 2026—a nearly 5x increase compared to end-2025. • Impact on Businesses & SMEs Attacks on SMBs disguising malware as popular AI tools reached over 33,300 in the first 4 months of 2026. SMB-targeted AI scams surged nearly 5x YoY compared to the same period in 2025. • Top Vulnerability Types Weak access-control mechanisms for critical system objects. Improper implementation of authentication and authorization. Injection vulnerabilities handling untrusted inputs. • Key Takeaway Organizations must shift beyond routine patch-management toward real-time infrastructure visibility and strict access controls to maintain cyber resilience.