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

• [New] Ransomware attacks hit 78% of companies over the past year, with projected growth of 40% by the end of 2026 based on disclosed incidents. SentinelOne
• [New] Ransomware is still the fastest growing form of cybercrime, with the predicted annual cost to reach $275 billion by 2031. Peterson Technology Partners
• [New] As per Gartner, Gen AI adoption will be the primary reason for the failure of traditional cybersecurity awareness tactics. SharkStriker
• [New] By 2028, CISOs and CIOs who collaborate with business leaders to implement a structured cybersecurity program for agentic AI will accelerate high-agency AI initiatives by 20% and reduce critical incidents by more than 50%. ArmorCode
• [New] The transformation of cybersecurity threats in 2026 reflects artificial intelligence's dual nature as both a defensive tool and an offensive weapon. Tech Times
• [New] Cybersecurity Threats: AI systems have demonstrated the ability to discover software vulnerabilities and write malicious code, with one AI agent placing in the top 5% of a major cybersecurity competition against human teams (International AI Safety Report, 2026). Skypage
• [New] 94% of survey respondents identify AI as the most significant driver of cybersecurity change in 2026, and 87% flagged AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing cyber risk throughout 2025. Kiteworks | Your Private Data Network
• [New] The Federal Communications Commission is warning telecommunications companies to regularly patch their systems, enable multifactor authentication and segment their networks to avoid falling victim to ransomware attacks. Yahoo News
• [New] Cybersecurity and hybrid threats are by their nature global and call for unprecedented global cooperation. Just Security
• [New] The 11% plunge in CrowdStrike and the broader sector sell-off were driven by a collective realization that AI has moved beyond a supporting role and into a disruptive force that could redefine the very nature of cybersecurity. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] The Treasury Department said it will soon release resources developed by a public-private coalition focused on helping financial industry stakeholders strengthen cybersecurity and risk management of AI systems used across the U.S. financial system. Nextgov/FCW
• [New] Mexico's 2026 cybersecurity framework establishes comprehensive standards that address evolving digital threats while supporting innovation. Beaumont Capital Markets
• 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
• 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
• Over 55% of financial firms will face material increases in cybersecurity compliance and audit costs by 2026. MEXC
• 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
• In 2026, compliance sits at the intersection of AI adoption, expanding privacy regulations, and rising cybersecurity risk. Security Boulevard

Last updated: 26 February 2026