Global cyberattacks leak data on at least 320m people since Sept.: Nikkei research

What happened: Global data breaches have leaked personal information for at least 320 million people since September, according to a Nikkei tally, with some cases thought to involve artificial intelligence. Key numbers: At least 320 million people affected since September. Why it matters: AI is seen as a factor enabling hackers, and less so for helping defenders. Breaches were reported by a wide range of companies, from banks to utilities to restaurant operators.

Global data breaches have leaked personal information for at least 320 million people since September, according to a Nikkei tally, with some cases thought to involve artificial intelligence.

AI is seen as a factor enabling hackers, and less so for helping defenders. Breaches were reported by a wide range of companies, from banks to utilities to restaurant operators.