2026 Global Cyber Risk Mid-Year Review

2026 Global Cyber Risk Mid-Year Review

Quorum Cyber’s 2026 Global Cyber Risk Mid-Year Review describes the state of the global threat landscape and reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly adopting an extortion-led business model to monetise stolen data, identities, and cloud access rather than relying on ransomware and data encryption.

Research during the first half of 2026 also determined that artificial intelligence (AI) is continuing to reduce the time between intent and actions, allowing threat actors to conduct reconnaissance, social engineering, and operational planning at greater speed and scale than ever before.

Highlights

Our 2026 Global Cyber Risk Mid-Year Review covers the most significant trends impacting cyber risk today, including:

Geopolitics is now a cyber risk factor: Regional conflicts can disrupt digital infrastructure, supply chains, cloud services, and business operations worldwide.
AI is accelerating the threat landscape: Attackers are using AI to increase speed and scale, while defenders are leveraging it to improve detection, response, and efficiency.
Data theft is outpacing ransomware: Attackers are increasingly focused on stealing sensitive information for extortion, resale, and financial gain.
Resilience is the ultimate competitive advantage: Organisations that understand their dependencies, protect critical assets, and maintain trust during disruption will be best positioned for success.
Insights from real organisations: Our Field CISO, Richard Holland, shares his expertise and experience to help you prepare for an increasingly unstable world.

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