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WEF Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 Highlights AI and Geopolitical Risks
The World Economic Forum's 2026 report flags accelerating cybersecurity risks from AI advances, geopolitical fragmentation, and supply chain complexities. 94% of respondents see AI as the top driver of change, with AI vulnerability assessments doubling to 64%.
It calls for shared responsibility as 64% account for geopolitically motivated attacks.
LockBit Ransomware Returns to Top 10 with 112 Victims in December
Bitdefender's January 2026 Threat Debrief reports LockBit reclaiming a Top 10 spot, targeting manufacturing, tech, and construction with LockBit5 variant. The group claimed 112 victims amid 839 total ransomware claims, the second-highest in 2025.
Past disruptions like Operation Cronos and OPSEC issues question its longevity.
Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 114 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft addressed 114 flaws, including 8 Critical, one actively exploited Desktop Window Manager bug now on CISA's KEV list. Breakdown: 58 privilege escalations, 22 RCE, 22 info disclosures; prompt patching urged for high-impact risks.
Affected components span Windows security boundaries.
AI Vulnerabilities Identified as Fastest-Growing Cyber Risk
WEF survey shows 87% of respondents view AI-related vulnerabilities as the quickest-growing threat in 2025-2026. Organizations boosted AI tool security checks from 37% to 64%.
Geopolitics influences 91% of large firms' strategies.
Cyber Incidents Top Global Business Risks for Fifth Year
Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 ranks cyber incidents as #1 risk with 42% responses, leading AI by 10 points across industries. Cyber tops lists in most countries; AI rose to #2 from #10.
Interconnected risks reshape business environments.
Ransomware Damage Projected to Hit $57 Billion Annually
Network Optix warns ransomware will cause massive global damage, estimated at $57B by end-2025 per Mimecast. Critical infrastructure faces heightened risks from ransomware and state attacks.
AI-powered attacks target people and systems like phishing.
Geopolitics Drives 64% to Prepare for State-Sponsored Attacks
WEF notes 64% of organizations factor in geopolitically motivated cyberattacks like infrastructure disruption. 91% of largest firms altered strategies due to volatility; 31% lack confidence in national response.
Quantum threats loom by 2030.
Early 2026 Sees AI-Driven Attacks on Russian Arms Firms
AxCrypt reports AI-powered cyber attacks targeting Russian arms firms days into 2026, plus ClickFix BSOD and NordVPN incidents. AI enables rapid machine learning breaches and 'Prompt Lock' ransomware.
Deepfake phishing scams defraud millions.
Prediction: Major AI Cyber Attack to Redefine 2026 Risks
Insurance Edge predicts a SolarWinds-scale AI attack via supply chain poisoning, boosting cyber insurance demand. EU AI Act and UK Cyber Action Plan to enforce controls.
Identity-first security will transform AI automation.
European Space Agency Confirms Data Exposure Breach
Kaseya's Week in Breach News reports ESA data exposure, Manage My Health healthcare breach, and Ledger third-party incident on January 14, 2026. These highlight ongoing breach trends in space, health, and crypto sectors.
Cybersecurity Ventures Forecasts $10.5T Annual Cybercrime Cost
Projections indicate global cybercrime costs reaching $10.5 trillion yearly by 2025, with ransomware as key driver. Emphasis on breach-ready, board-ready, AI-powered defenses needed.
Patch Tuesday Includes Zero-Day Exploits Likely to be Targeted
Dark Reading notes Microsoft's January update flags 8 vulnerabilities prone to exploitation, starting 2026 strongly. Actively exploited issues demand immediate attention.