Malware disguised as AI tools hits SMBs five times harder in 2026, Kaspersky

You're trying to figure out which AI tools are worth it. Scammers are counting on that urgency. A lot of business owners I talk to have a graveyard of unused subscriptions. That $200/month tool nobod

You're trying to figure out which AI tools are worth it.
Scammers are counting on that urgency.

A lot of business owners I talk to have a graveyard of unused subscriptions. That $200/month tool nobody touches. The consultant who disappeared after onboarding. You're not tech-stupid — you were sold something before you had a framework to evaluate it.

Here's what Kaspersky's 2026 data just confirmed: attacks on SMBs using malware disguised as AI tools have surged five times over. Why? Because business owners are actively searching for AI solutions right now. That search behavior makes you a target.

The scammers aren't sophisticated. They're opportunistic. They know you're under pressure to figure out AI before your competitors do, and they're packaging malware inside that urgency.

The practical move costs nothing: before downloading any new AI tool, verify it through your browser by typing the URL directly — never through a Google ad or unsolicited email link. That's it. One habit, zero disruption to how you currently work.

Protecting what you've already built is just as valuable as adopting what's new.

What's been your biggest frustration with finding AI tools you can actually trust — too many options, too much hype, or something else entirely?

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Cyberattacks on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) using malware disguised as popular artificial intelligence (AI) services have surged ...