AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns

PwC’s Annual Threat Dynamics 2026 warns that AI is accelerating identity-centric attacks and record levels of ransomware by enabling automated, targeted social engineering and rapid discovery of weaknesses—particularly on edge devices and via credential compromise; organizations are urged to adopt zero-trust, prioritize identity governance, and invest in AI-enhanced defenses to detect and contain these evolving threats.