Asean Organizations Fall Victim to AI-Driven Malware Attacks

According to IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report, organizations in Asean faced an average data breach cost of $4.12 million, the highest level recorded so far.

Nearly three in ten Asean organizations reported experiencing AI-generated malicious breaches, highlighting the growing operational and financial pressure as attackers increasingly use AI-enabled tactics to exploit complex digital environments.

Organizations that use AI and security automation extensively cited lower average breach costs of $3.66 million compared to $4.86 million among those with no such tools. They were also able to identify and contain breaches 123 days faster.

Catherine Lian, general manager of IBM Asean, said 'The report findings underscore the value of AI and automation in cybersecurity.'