Ransomware Loses Its Crown as Phishing and Fraud Explode, WEF Warns

The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 highlights that fraudsters are now a bigger concern than ransomware groups. The report, released today, warns that CEOs are most worried about phishing and cyber-enabled fraud, especially as AI makes these attacks more convincing, costly, and common. Fraud And Phishing Take The Top Spot According to the … Read more

Cyber Risk Management Surge: New Report Shows Rising Threats and Bigger 2026 Security Budgets

Organizations are dealing with higher costs from third-party risks, ongoing ransomware attacks, and more frequent technology failures. A new Marsh report warns that 2026 could be especially challenging as attackers become more aggressive and supply-chain issues worsen. The Cyber Catalyst Report, which surveyed over 2,200 cyber risk leaders in 20 countries, highlights these growing threats … Read more

AI Risk: Shadow AI Usage Surges, Raising Cyber Liability Stakes

Shadow AI usage and AI Risk are significant cybersecurity and cyber liability insurance concerns for 2026

Resisting The New-New-Shiny Thing Is Hard! UpGuard’s new “State of Shadow AI” report lands with a jolt. The study shows widespread use of unapproved Artificial Intelligence at work. “8 out of 10 employees” use unauthorized tools, according to the companion press release. Security leaders participate, too. “68% of security leaders… admit to incorporating unauthorized AI,” … Read more

Healthcare Cybersecurity Report: 81% of Health Leaders Prioritize Cyber Resilience | EY–KLAS 2025

Cyberattacks on healthcare systems directly impact patient care. They force a return to manual processes, delay or cancel surgeries, and increase the risk of medical errors. A new survey shows that 81% of healthcare leaders now recognize that healthcare cybersecurity is not just a technical issue; it’s a strategic priority tied to patient outcomes. The … Read more

Cybersecurity Blind Spots Cripple Risk Communication – Bitsight’s 2025 Report

Lack of Visibility Leaves Leaders in the Dark Cyber risk communication is broken. And then there’s the third-party risk and the “burnout.” Bitsight’s new “State of Cyber Risk and Exposure 2025” report reveals that only 28% of organizations say they’re “very effective” at communicating cyber risk to leadership. But a critical connection emerges: firms with … Read more

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