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AI Tools Identified as Leading Data Exfiltration Channel in Enterprises

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AI tools have become the primary unmanaged data exfiltration channel in enterprises, surpassing shadow SaaS and unmanaged file sharing. Nearly half of enterprise employees use generative AI tools, with a significant portion of data transfer occurring through unmanaged accounts and invisible copy/paste channels. Traditional DLP tools are ineffective against this new threat. The report highlights that 40% of files uploaded to AI platforms contain sensitive data, and 77% of employees paste data into these tools, predominantly via personal accounts. The lack of governance and visibility into AI usage poses a significant risk to enterprise data security.

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  1. 07.10.2025 14:00 1 articles · 3h ago

    AI Tools Identified as Leading Data Exfiltration Channel in Enterprises

    A new report by LayerX highlights that AI tools have become the primary unmanaged data exfiltration channel in enterprises, with nearly half of employees using generative AI tools and significant data transfer occurring through unmanaged accounts and invisible copy/paste channels. Traditional DLP tools are ineffective against this threat, and the lack of governance and visibility poses a significant risk to enterprise data security.

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