New Zscaler Report Reveals AI-Assisted Attackers Move to Massive Data Theft, Executive Targeting, and Millions in Extortion Payments

Zscaler's 2026 Ransomware Report reveals a 275% increase in ransomware attacks aided by AI, with threat actors stealing nearly 900 terabytes of data and extorting $328 million from companies. Attackers are increasingly targeting senior executives and abusing trusted enterprise tools like Microsoft Teams for lateral movement and data theft.