Fraud Tops Ransomware in WEF's 2026 Cybersecurity Outlook

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Cyber-enabled fraud has become the top concern for CEOs in 2026, surpassing ransomware. AI is reshaping both cyber risks and defenses.

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Findings From WEF's 2026 Report Show Shifting Cyber Priorities as AI Reshapes Risk Cyber-enabled fraud has overtaken ransomware as the top cybersecurity concern for CEOs heading into 2026, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, released ahead of the Davos meeting. AI is a top emerging technology affecting both cyber risk and cyber defense.