Here are some predictions for 2026: Attackers are moving away from breaking in and are now just logging in . They'll abuse legitimate identities and AI agents because those systems hold real access and permissions. You'll see more attacks on non-human identities like APIs and service accounts. And don't expect big explosions. The dangerous breaches will blend in and look like normal business, so you won't spot them until it's too late

You're looking at hundreds of thousands of attacks daily. Cloudflare alone blocks about 230 billion threats each day across its network. For a single company? The average Radware customer saw over 25,000 network-layer DDoS attacks in just six months, which works out to roughly 139 attacks per day. And those are just the ones we catch. The real number is much higher.

Almost all (98%) cyberattacks use social engineering, which involves cybercriminals using social skills to compromise an individual or organization’s credentials for malicious purposes. Techniques include phishing or baiting to manipulate individuals into divulging sensitive information.