Forbes January 3, 2026
Every January, leaders say cybersecurity will finally be a priority. By March, budgets tighten, attention shifts and security quietly slips back into the background. Attackers do not operate that way. They plan, test and execute continuously.
If 2025 taught us anything, it is that cyber incidents are no longer edge cases. They are routine business risks that affect revenue, reputation and operational continuity. From ransomware disrupting hospitals and manufacturers to business email compromise draining millions from midmarket firms and insider driven breaches exposing sensitive data, the pattern is clear. The good news is that most successful attacks still follow predictable paths that leaders can address with discipline and focus.
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