[New] The projected rise in the global cost of increasing cybersecurity threats, based on the statistical estimation (by Statista), is USD 13.8 trillion by 2028.
Birchwood University
[New] More than 87% of organizations stated that AI-driven cybersecurity threats have been on the rise, with a significant number already experiencing data leaks linked to emerging technologies.
https://www.uscsinstitute.org/cybersecurity-insights/bl
[New] In 2026, the threat landscape has shifted: AI agents are deployed by attackers for automated reconnaissance, adaptive malware generation, and multi-vector campaigns that outpace human-speed defences.
Earthian AI
[New] Which threats security leaders consider most urgent, with AI vulnerabilities now concerning 87% of cybersecurity professionals worldwide.
CPA Practice Advisor
[New] Global spending on cybersecurity will exceed $520 billion by 2026.
Cybercrime Magazine
[New] 73.2% of organizations expect to increase cybersecurity budgets in 2027, and 62.1% say AI-powered defensive tools are now a necessity.
Futurum
[New] Threat actors are adopting AI to lower technical barriers, making it easier for less skilled criminals to launch ransomware and extortion campaigns.
BLG
[New] As reported in the G7 Cyber Expert Group Statement on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, AI tools can strengthen defences by automating anomaly detection, fraud prevention, and incident response, but they also introduce significant new risks.
BLG
[New] Ransomware alone will cost victims $74 billion in 2026, climbing to $275 billion annually by 2031, with estimates stating that attackers launch a new campaign every two seconds.
Cybercrime Magazine
[New] Gartner projects global cybersecurity spending will reach $240 billion in 2026, a 12.5% increase over 2025 and a meaningful acceleration from the prior year's growth rate.
Clear Digital
[New] Ransomware attacks in particular harm U.S. critical infrastructure and business operations, leading to operational disruptions, loss of revenue, and loss and theft of sensitive data.
Industrial Cyber
[New] Hacker groups linked to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, alongside ransomware groups, continue to threaten critical infrastructure at scale.
Industrial Cyber
[New] 66% of organizations expect AI to have a major impact on cybersecurity, yet only 37% have processes in place to assess the security of AI tools before deployment.
TNGlobal
[New] By 2026, the largest skills gaps will be in AI, cybersecurity, and software development as companies face challenges keeping up with rapid technological advancements.
MOCHA TECHNOLOGIES INC
[New] Cybersecurity spending is anticipated to surpass $308 billion.
SQ Magazine
[New] The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) establishes comprehensive cybersecurity standards for products with digital components, requiring security by design, conformity assessments, CE marking, and 24-hour vulnerability reporting.
ITechLaw
[New] Ransomware will escalate through 2027 as criminals increasingly use AI to find vulnerabilities.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
[New] Nearly all respondents believe strategic use of AI will transform both proactive and defensive cybersecurity strategies.
News, Events, Advertising Options
[New] More than 75% of enterprises will use AI-amplified cybersecurity products for most use cases by 2028, up from less than 25% in 2025.
SecurityBrief Australia
Last updated: 02 April 2026
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