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2026 is a pivotal juncture for cyber security.  What was once considered an operational safety net and a business cost item is now a determinant of long-term competitiveness, market confidence, and organizational resilience.  The data unequivocally indicates that cyber danger is systemic rather than episodic.

Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that cybercrime lost $10.5 trillion in 2025, making it a major global economic driver.  Cybercrime To Cost The World $12.2 Trillion Annually By 2031. The av

As the digital landscape evolves, 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for cybersecurity. AI, quantum computing and increasingly sophisticated threat actors are reshaping how both businesses and individuals think about digital risks.  Based on Vytautas Kaziukonis, a Forbes Councils Member and his experience as a founder and CEO in the cybersecurity space, he shares his views into three major cybersecurity trends shaping 2026 and what they mean for companies and users alike.[1]

1. AI stays in