AI is a Ticking Time Bomb for Your Data, Reveals New Report From Varonis

Core Insights - The report reveals that 99% of organizations have sensitive data exposed to AI tools, highlighting significant data security risks in the age of AI [1][9][11] - Varonis emphasizes the need for a data-centric approach to security to prevent AI-related data breaches, as organizations face pressure to adopt AI rapidly [2][9] Data Security Findings - 90% of sensitive cloud data, including AI training data, is open and accessible to AI tools [9] - 98% of organizations have unverified applications, including shadow AI, within their environments [9] - 1 in 7 organizations do not enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) across SaaS and multi-cloud environments [9] - 88% of organizations have ghost users present in their environments, indicating potential security vulnerabilities [9] Varonis Overview - Varonis is a leader in data security, focusing on protecting data through continuous discovery, classification, and threat detection using AI-powered automation [4][5] - The company provides a range of security solutions, including data security posture management, data classification, and insider risk management [5]