Businesses in 2026: Maybe we should finally look into that AI security stuff

WEF’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 highlights a sharp rise in organizations assessing AI tool security risks before deployment (64% vs. 37% last year), with 94% of leaders viewing AI as the primary driver of cybersecurity change and 87% reporting growing AI-related vulnerabilities. Geopolitics is the dominant influence on cyber risk strategies—especially for very large enterprises—while CEOs prioritize cyber-enabled fraud and AI vulnerabilities, and CISOs remain most concerned about ransomware and supply chain risks. The report underscores the need for stronger cyber resilience, noting persistent challenges evidenced by recent disruptive incidents affecting major organizations.