[New] Artificial intelligence will be the single most disruptive force in cybersecurity by 2026, not merely as a support tool but as an autonomous actor.
OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
[New] Data Security: Although cybersecurity has been a persistent and serious risk for all companies for many years, 2026 is expected to see a growing sophistication in cybersecurity attacks as threat actors continue to weaponize AI.
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
[New] In 2026 artificial intelligence will increasingly shape cyber risk, from adaptive malware to large-scale, AI-driven social engineering affecting people, systems, and operations.
Digital Watch Observatory
[New] Formal AI risk management, stricter transparency and safety requirements, and expanding data and cybersecurity risks are some of the issues businesses should prioritise in 2026, as major AI laws begin to take effect.
Lexology PRO
[New] Generative AI is expected to supercharge online scams and impersonation attacks in 2026, pushing fraud ahead of ransomware as the top cyber-risk for businesses and consumers alike.
CNet
[New] In 2026's edition, it shows that cyber fraud displaced ransomware as the main concern of CEOs in 2026, while AI is emerging as the main driver of change in cybersecurity; furthermore, a critical regional talent and trust gap persists that increases systemic risk.
Mexico Business
[New] 2026's cybersecurity threat landscape will be much, much worse than last year.
ZDNet
[New] Geopolitical tensions will drive increased investment in cybersecurity, especially in Israeli technologies.
Dark Reading
[New] The cybersecurity landscape in 2026 is being shaped by rapid technological evolution, AI-driven threats, geopolitical instability, and increasing digital complexity.
WhiteBlueOcean
[New] While some trends from 2025 will continue, AI and geopolitical stresses will continue to change the cybersecurity landscape throughout 2026, possibly in ways we have not yet foreseen.
WhiteBlueOcean
[New] Traditional defensive cybersecurity will no longer be sufficient in an AI-first world in 2026.
SecurityBrief UK
[New] Nearly 82% of CEOs and CISOs surveyed by AXIS said their organizations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets over the next 12 months, while 75.2% said they are likely to reduce cybersecurity headcount tied to productivity gains from AI cybersecurity tools.
Insurance Business
[New] As research collaboration becomes increasingly global and cyber threats, regulations, and standards grow more complex, identity is emerging as a key component of institutional cybersecurity strategy.
Internet2
[New] Ransomware remains one of the most disruptive cyber threats and despite major law-enforcement actions (e.g. Operation Cronos disrupting LockBit), ransomware gangs adapt quickly to new environments.
SOCRadar Cyber Intelligence Inc.
[New] Iranians abroad were the targets of online cybersecurity threats and phishing scams at the time of the protests amid the domestic internet blackout.
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
[New] The SEC's Investor Advisory Committee is pushing for enhanced disclosures about how boards oversee AI data governance as part of managing cybersecurity risks.
Kiteworks | Your Private Data Network
[New] Geopolitics is reshaping the global cybersecurity threat landscape, with 64% of organizations now factoring geopolitically motivated attacks into their risk strategies and 91% of the largest enterprises adjusting their cybersecurity posture accordingly.
IOT Insider
[New] The St. Paul ransomware crisis shows why even small governments face big threats as hackers exploit outdated defences and rising attack-as-a-service offerings.
E-Commerce Times
[New] AI is expected to be the most significant driver of change in cybersecurity in the year ahead.
FM Magazine
[New] In 2026, generative AI and autonomous AI agents will enable cybercriminals to create highly convincing phishing emails, synthetic identities, malicious code, custom malware, and real-time social engineering scripts.
The Executive Magazine
Last updated: 05 February 2026
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