[New] Cybersecurity experts are warning that 2026 will mark a decisive turning point for global digital security, as artificial intelligence, geopolitical rivalries and space-based infrastructure become deeply entangled in cyber conflict.
Shunyatax Global
[New] By 2026, cybersecurity strategies will increasingly focus on securing edge hardware itself, not just networks and software.
Stealth
[New] Cybersecurity experts warn of AI-powered attacks scaling in 2026, from phishing to data poisoning.
OAX Foundation
[New] Cybersecurity in 2026 transcends IT silos to become a core business enabler, demanding phygital resilience amid AI-augmented threats, stringent data sovereignty mandates, and geopolitical flux.
ETCIO
[New] The cybersecurity landscape of 2026 is going to be defined by speed, automation, and accountability.
INE
[New] Moody's has warned that 2026 will bring more advanced AI-driven cyberattacks and continued challenges in aligning cybersecurity regulations across major regions.
SC Media
[New] Moody's 2026 cyber outlook report warned of escalating AI-driven cyberattacks, including adaptive malware and autonomous threats, as companies increasingly adopt AI without adequate safeguards.
TechTarget
[New] Most cybersecurity budgets will increase in 2026, at around 12% -13%.
Outpost24
[New] The global digital economy will expand by 9.5% in 2026, almost three times faster than the wider world economy, as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and converging technologies reshape growth and policy priorities.
IT Brief US
[New] Europol has been explicit about AI accelerating and scaling organised crime, including online fraud and cyber operations, and warns about increasingly autonomous capabilities.
EM360Tech
[New] VIPRE predicts that 2026 will be defined by what it describes as AI-native malware ecosystems.
SecurityBrief UK
[New] AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and automated attacks on connected devices are set to drive enterprise cyber risk in 2026.
SecurityBrief UK
[New] Continuing on from previous years, in 2026 experts predict a rise in AI malware and a constant and hybrid cyber conflict domain.
Silicon Republic
[New] Critical infrastructure will be a top cyber battleground in 2026 as ransomware, OT intrusions and geopolitically driven campaigns converge.
SC Media
[New] The cyber threat landscape of 2026 is defined by the widespread integration of AI-both as a tool for attackers and defenders-identity-focused exploits, expanding cloud risks, and sophisticated ransomware and supply chain attacks.
Cybersecurity Insiders
[New] Cybersecurity has fundamentally transformed from an operational cost to a core determinant of business competitiveness and resilience, with systemic threats demanding a strategic overhaul in 2026.
SC Media
[New] Cybersecurity Ventures projects global spending on security products and services will exceed $520 billion in 2026, up from $260 billion in 2021.
Cybercrime Magazine
[New] In 2026, cyber warfare will be a leading strategic concern, driven by AI-powered attacks, sophisticated ransomware, identity-based threats, and expanding attack surfaces from cloud and SaaS adoption.
FirstPost
[New] With the rise in cyber threats, cybersecurity remains a top priority for organizations in 2026.
SteezeTech
Common NetOps challenges in 2026 include hybrid and multi-cloud visibility gaps, fragmented monitoring tools and data silos, explosive IoT and AI traffic growth, escalating security threats and Zero Trust requirements, pressure to reduce MTTR, and rising network and cloud costs.
Kentik
In 2026, the EU's NIS2 directive and Cyber Resilience Act will spur a global rollout of even tighter cybersecurity and privacy regulations.
Nomadix
By 2026, cybersecurity vendors will be judged on how deeply AI is embedded into their detection lifecycle.
ThePromptBuddy
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, global uncertainty, and an evolving cybersecurity landscape are reshaping how technology leaders approach strategy and risk.
WestCentralOnline
Last updated: 15 January 2026
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