India, Feb. 24 -- The CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report highlights how artificial intelligence is accelerating adversary activity and expanding the enterprise attack surface. According to the findings, the average eCrime breakout time dropped to 29 minutes in 2025. The fastest recorded breakout occurred in just 27 seconds.

The report states that as innovation accelerates, exploitation follows. AI is not only enhancing adversary capabilities but also becoming a direct target.

The findings are based on frontline intelligence tracking more than 280 named adversaries.

One of the most significant indicators in the report is the reduction in breakout time. Compared with 2024, breakout speed increased by 65 percent. In one observed intrus...