Key Findings
The DNSFilter network processed over 6 billion AI-related queries between October 2024 and September 2025.
DNSFilter2026 Annual Security Report·Feb 3, 2026
AI TrafficNetwork Trends
DNSFilter blocked 44% more CSAM content in 2025 than in the previous year.
DNSFilter2026 Annual Security Report·Feb 3, 2026
CSAM
GenAI traffic experienced a 102.13% month-over-month spike in September 2025.
DNSFilter2026 Annual Security Report·Feb 3, 2026
AI TrafficGenAIGenAI Traffic
The average internet user encounters 66 threats per day, up from 29 threats per day.
DNSFilter2026 Annual Security Report·Feb 3, 2026
Threat ExposureConsumer
New domains make up over 65% of unique threat domains.
DNSFilter2026 Annual Security Report·Feb 3, 2026
Domain ThreatsThreat IntelligenceNetwork Trends
The Internet Watch Foundation detected 26,362% more AI videos of CSAM in 2025 compared to 2024.
DNSFilter2026 Annual Security Report·Feb 3, 2026
CSAMAI-Generated Content
Malicious or impersonation GenAI sites decreased by 92% from April 2024 to April 2025.
DNSFilter2026 Annual Security Report·Feb 3, 2026
Network TrendsGenAIGenAI Sites
Threats on the DNSFilter network grew by 30% between October 2024 and September 2025.
DNSFilter2026 Annual Security Report·Feb 3, 2026
Threat TrendsNetwork Trends