Shadow AI is already inside your company. Here’s how to get control of it

Reco’s State of Agent Security 2026 report found that 80% of AI tools operate without IT oversight, with SMBs averaging 414 unsanctioned tools per 1,000 employees, and IBM reported shadow AI adds about $670 K to breach costs. Companies should first map each agent’s access, prioritize those touching customer data, code, or production systems, then identify current owners and address orphaned agents that persist after projects end.