Hackers Bypass Security Tools to Target Users Directly

Bridewell's Cyber Threat Intelligence Report 2026 warns that attackers are increasingly using browser- and identity-based social engineering techniques (ClickFix, FileFix, ConsentFix) to bypass endpoint controls and MFA; infostealers such as Vidar are surging and enabling rapid data theft used for ransomware and fraud, while supply-chain compromise and state-aligned activity are expected to grow — organizations should prioritise identity protection, user awareness and threat-informed defence.