2025–2026 Cyber Threat Landscape Report
What cyber challenges will your organization face in 2026? How should you adjust your roadmap to sustainably strengthen your security posture?
Explore Advens CERT’s key insights and recommendations, derived from hundreds of real-world incidents and enriched by the expertise of our SOC, Audit, and Architecture & Integration teams.
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What you'll gain from this report:
The evolution of the cyber threat landscape in 2025, marked by unprecedented industrialization of attacks and an unstable geopolitical context
The growing role of artificial intelligence, now widely used as an attack accelerator
The major vulnerabilities actively exploited in 2025, particularly in widely deployed critical products
The dynamics of ransomware attacks, analyzed at both global and European levels
The key defense initiatives to prioritize in order to strengthen your resilience in 2026
+33%
ransomware attacks in one year
245
actively exploited vulnerabilities
48185
vulnerabilities disclosed in 2025 (+20%)
2,6 billions
data compromised worldwide
What are the key cybersecurity challenges in 2026?
🤖 Artificial intelligence is reshaping the battlefield
AI is lowering the barrier to entry for attackers, automating phishing campaigns, increasing the credibility of attacks, and accelerating vulnerability exploitation.
👾 Vulnerabilities are becoming a systemic weapon
Attackers are increasingly targeting critical products (security solutions, remote access tools, exposed infrastructures), leading to large-scale compromises.
💰 Ransomware remains highly profitable
Cybercriminal groups continue to benefit from this model, constantly reshaping alliances in response to law enforcement actions and geopolitical shifts.
🏭 Industry is on the front line
The industrial sector is now the most targeted globally by ransomware attacks, with direct impacts on production, supply chains, and revenue.
What strategies can help you defend against evolving cyber threats?
In this report, Advens experts share a field‑proven approach:
Actionable plans grounded in real-world experience
Prioritized security initiatives aligned with operational realities
Decision support for CISOs to balance risk, cost, and resilience
FAQ
This report is primarily intended for:
- CISOs and Cybersecurity Directors- CIOs and IT leaders
- Executives and members of the Executive Committee
- Any organization looking to anticipate rather than react to cyber threats
Yes — for the first time, this edition fully integrates the perspective of teams specialized in securing infrastructures and security technologies.
This contribution complements the SOC (detection and monitoring) and CERT (incident response and remediation planning) viewpoints, providing a comprehensive end-to-end perspective — from prevention to crisis management.