Cyber Threat Trends Shaping 2026

Analysis from the 2026 Cyber Threat Outlook, based on real-world investigations and threat intelligence from Field Effect cybersecurity experts.

80% of incident alerts stemmed from cloud identity compromise
AI is accelerating phishing, reconnaissance, and exploit development
VPNs and edge devices remain top entry points for ransomware
Attackers increasingly exploit trusted platforms like Teams and Zoom

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Identity compromise dominates attacks

Credential theft, MFA fatigue, session hijacking, and cloud identity compromise now drive the majority of security incidents.

AI is accelerating cybercrime

Generative AI allows attackers to automate phishing, reconnaissance, and vulnerability exploitation at unprecedented speed.

Edge systems remain a primary entry point

VPNs, firewalls, and internet-facing infrastructure continue to enable ransomware and intrusion campaigns.

Trusted platforms are being weaponized

Attackers increasingly abuse collaboration tools, IT support utilities, and legitimate workflows to gain access.

Who this report helps

Security and IT leaders responsible for protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats, including:

CISOs and security leaders: Understand how identity attacks, AI-driven threats, and edge vulnerabilities are evolving.
IT and infrastructure teams: Learn how attackers exploit VPNs, collaboration tools, and cloud identities.
Security analysts: Gain insight into real intrusion patterns and emerging attacker techniques.

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Explore the cyber threat trends shaping the year ahead.

This report analyzes identity-driven attacks, AI-enabled cybercrime, and the infrastructure vulnerabilities attackers are exploiting most often. You will learn: