Hidden Risks Of Shadow AI
Varonis, June 30,2025
Shadow AI is on the rise as employees adopt unsanctioned AI tools. Learn the risks it poses to security and compliance, and how to manage it responsibly.
Generative AI has sparked a new wave of productivity, and with it, a new category of security risk.
As AI tools and platforms become more accessible and powerful, employees are adopting them without IT oversight. In fact, our 2025 State of Data Security Report revealed that 98% of employees use unsanctioned apps across shadow AI and shadow IT use cases.
While it may seem harmless, shadow AI can expose your sensitive data, undermine compliance and introduce unseen vulnerabilities into your environment. In this article, you'll learn what shadow AI is, why it's risky for enterprises and how to address it without stifling innovation.