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92% of Portuguese companies victims of cyberattacks registered incidents linked to AI vulnerabilities

SAPO Tek15 September 2026 at 12:05

According to the latest Hiscox report, 92% of Portuguese companies that were victims of cyberattacks registered incidents linked to artificial intelligence vulnerabilities. This data reveals the strong exposure of Portuguese organizations to cyber threats associated with AI.

The report also indicates that the average of attacks related to new AI vulnerabilities increased significantly from 1.60 to 3.48 in a period of one year. This growth represents an approximate increase of 118% in incidents of this type.

The data demonstrates a growing trend of cybercriminals exploiting emerging vulnerabilities related to artificial intelligence technologies, placing Portuguese companies in a position of greater risk against this type of threats.

Why this matters

The data alerts to a growing risk that affects almost all Portuguese companies victims of cyberattacks, indicating that AI vulnerabilities have become one of the main digital threats. The 118% growth in the average of attacks suggests that organizations need to urgently reinforce their cybersecurity measures to mitigate these risks.

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