Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)

AI Briefing

• – Critical risk increased by 400% due to AI-assisted development, leading to a 'velocity gap' where high-impact vulnerabilities are scaling faster than the volume of alerts.
• – Raw alert volume grew by 52% year-over-year, but the actual impact of these alerts is more concerning.
• – The analysis of 216 million security findings highlights the need for more effective prioritization strategies to address the growing risk landscape.