Forbes September 26, 2025
In 2025, cyberattacks have continued to grow in both frequency and scale and 2026 is unlikely to bring reprieve. Emerging technologies like agentic AI and quantum computing create new opportunities for both good guys and bad guys. But as usual, we humans are likely to be the weakest link as well as the most potent defense.
Experts say that if cybercrime were a nation in 2026, it would be the world’s third-largest economy, behind the US and China, costing businesses an estimated $20 trillion. So here are what I believe will be the biggest trends driving this unprecedented global crime wave over the next 12 months.
1. Agentic Cyber Attack And Defense
AI agents are the new frontline of the...
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