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2025 State Small Business Survey: Surge in AI ...

Verizon 2026-08-07 compliance / governance Informational

Executive Summary

Verizon's small business survey reports a surge in AI-related security concerns.

What Happened

Verizon's small business survey reported a surge in AI-related security concerns among small businesses. The provided excerpt does not give the full set of findings, but it indicates AI is becoming a notable cybersecurity issue for SMBs.

Vulnerability / Attack Technique

Not applicable (survey)

Technical Mechanism

Survey findings.

AI Security Category

LLM02:2025 Sensitive Information Disclosure

Relevant Frameworks

LLM02:2025 Sensitive Information Disclosure

RealGround Analysis

AI is now a top SMB security concern.

Recommended Controls

  • Set an AI usage policy

Related RealGround Service

AI Policy Generator & Support · or start with the free AI Agent Security Scanner.

Sources

Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/2025-state-small-business-survey

Summary and analysis written by RealGround from the source above; last updated 2026-10-18.

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