The CrowdStrike State of Ransomware Survey highlights a significant disparity between business confidence in ransomware preparedness and actual readiness to face such attacks, with 76% of respondents acknowledging the difficulty in keeping up with AI-powered threats. Despite half of the surveyed security leaders believing they were well-prepared, 78% of organizations experienced attacks, and fewer than 25% recovered within 24 hours. This confidence gap leads to a false sense of security, leaving many organizations vulnerable to sophisticated AI-enhanced attacks that outpace human-speed responses. The survey emphasizes the need for machine-speed detection and response to combat these evolving threats, advocating for AI-native protection solutions like the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, which integrates intelligence and automation to provide the necessary speed and visibility to counter AI-driven adversaries effectively.