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Our Scans · (FS.8.07) Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary


  • [New] Cyberscoop reports, European cybersecurity organization has launched a decentralized system for identifying and numbering software security vulnerabilities, introducing a fundamental shift in how the global technology community could track and manage security flaws. Ermer and Suter PLLC
  • [New] Ransomware operations specifically designed to target critical enterprise applications such as ERP systems will emerge in 2026, forcing organizations to make quick ransom payments and sacrifice business resilience. Ermer and Suter PLLC
  • [New] Over 55% of financial firms will face material increases in cybersecurity compliance and audit costs by 2026. MEXC
  • [New] AI will be the most significant driver of change in cybersecurity in the year ahead, and 87% report AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing cyber risk over 2025. Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
  • [New] In 2026, compliance sits at the intersection of AI adoption, expanding privacy regulations, and rising cybersecurity risk. Security Boulevard
  • [New] M&A Potential: With $15 billion in annual FCF, IBM is well-positioned to acquire niche AI or cybersecurity firms throughout 2026. The Chronicle-Journal
  • [New] In 2026, regulatory frameworks will be implemented to ensure that AI-driven cybersecurity tools operate fairly and responsibly. Insprago
  • [New] Preparing for what comes next IoT over the next decade will be largely defined by increased AI integration, enhanced security frameworks, and stronger cross-industry collaboration. Northern.tech AS
  • [New] In the UK, a National Health Service ransomware attack contributed to a patient's death due to delayed blood test results, demonstrating how digital vulnerabilities translate directly into physical harm. Bizclik Media Ltd
  • [New] Even though ransomware encryption is not at the top of its rankings, ZDNET emphasizes that Cybersecurity Ventures predicts the global total cost of ransomware damage to increase by 30%, from $57 billion in 2025 to $74 billion in 2026. Cybercrime Magazine
  • [New] AI cybersecurity spending is expected to grow by more than 90% in 2026, a clear signal that the deeper AI is embedded into business operations, the larger the attack surface becomes. SOC Prime
  • [New] The cybersecurity landscape in 2026 has fundamentally transformed as artificial intelligence weaponizes digital threats at unprecedented scale. Tech Times
  • [New] In the U.S., a national IoT security labeling program is expected to launch, rating consumer IoT products on their security (similar to an Energy Star label, but for cyber). Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
  • [New] Worldwide losses from cybercrime are expected to hit $10.29 trillion, with ransomware responsible for 68% of reported incidents. Information Security Forum
  • [New] By 2026, the cybersecurity landscape will have shifted entirely. CipherHub Innovations
  • [New] FDA elaborates on expectations for software bills of materials, secure product development frameworks, coordinated vulnerability disclosure policies, and labeling that communicates cybersecurity controls to users. Jones Day
  • [New] Technological AI-Enabled Cyber Insecurity AI has moved from a future risk to the #2 global concern, fueling sophisticated deep fakes and automated malware. Pirani SAS
  • [New] Cybersecurity is set to become a defining AI risk in 2026 as AI-enabled cyber-attacks increase in scale, speed and sophistication. Lexology PRO

Last updated: 19 February 2026



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