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We’ve long defined cybersecurity as the technical discipline of protecting networks, data and systems. But when viewed through a geopolitical lens, then this definition is no longer sufficient. What we are dealing with today goes beyond protecting organisational data, to protecting economies, sovereignty, and increasingly, human perception.

2026 has officially become the year of speed, scale and support

The delta between a phishing email landing and a full organizational compromise has shrunk to mere seconds.

World Password Day is no longer just a nudge to pick stronger passwords, it’s a moment to rethink identity. Attackers rarely “hack” systems today; they log in as you. Combine expert guidance on phishing, MFA, password managers, behavioral defenses, and new threats from AI and quantum computing to better secure your accounts now and for the future.

Researchers at Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) are tracking a new threat actor that’s impersonating help desks to trick users into installing malware. The threat actor, which GTIG tracks as “UNC6692,” begins by sending a large volume of spam emails to the victim, then initiates contact via Microsoft Teams to ostensibly help the user block the spam.

Cybercriminals are getting smarter and faster. Social engineering attacks are evolving rapidly, and AI is making them more convincing than ever. According to the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, up to 68% of cyberattacks involve some form of social engineering. Meanwhile, 95% of cybersecurity professionals say AI is making phishing attacks harder to detect, and 65% believe attackers will soon rely on AI as their primary tool.

Deepfake-driven fraud has caused $2.19 billion in losses globally, with $1.65 billion reported in 2025 alone, according to an analysis by Surfshark. More than half of these losses were due to investment scams using deepfakes of high-profile figures.

KB4-CON is one week away, have you secured your spot? This year’s event is built to help you stay ahead of today’s biggest security challenges with sessions covering: 

• AI-driven threats and defenses: Understand how attackers are using AI and what it takes to defend against it
  

• Product innovation and what’s coming next: Get a firsthand look at new capabilities, live demos and platform updates

• Real-world insights from security leaders: Hear how teams are adapting to evolving threats and building stronger security cultures 

With over 40 breakout sessions, you’re sure to find plenty of reasons to join us in Orlando.

Microsoft warns that a new criminal threat actor dubbed “Storm-2755” is launching payroll-pirate attacks against Canadian users. These attacks use social engineering to compromise employee accounts and divert salary payments to attacker-controlled bank accounts.