Deepfake Attacks Surge in Enterprises, 90% Lack Defenses

• •74% of security leaders report encountering deepfake attacks in the past year.
• •One in four organizations faced costs of $1 million or more from a single deepfake incident.
• •93% of leaders feel unprepared for deepfake threats, but boardroom urgency is lacking.

According to the 2026 Pindrop Deepfake Readiness Index, 74% of security leaders have encountered or suspect deepfake attacks in the past year, with 10% having purpose-built defenses. The financial impact is severe, with one in four organizations reporting costs exceeding $1 million from a single incident. Nearly half of the affected organizations also experienced follow-on cyberattacks, including ransomware. Despite widespread concern—93% of leaders believe their organizations are unprepared—there is a lack of urgency at the board level to address these threats. The findings indicate a significant gap between the recognition of the deepfake threat and the readiness of enterprises to defend against it. Security leaders believe that it will take a personal incident involving a company leader to elevate the issue to a boardroom priority. The report emphasizes the need for enterprises to enhance their defenses against deepfake impersonation tactics.