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What are next year's cyber threats? AI misuse attacks will become prominent

ZD Net Korea | Local Language | News | Nov. 6, 2025 | Cyber Attacks and Data Loss

Major security firms have identified artificial intelligence (AI) misuse, state-backed cyberattacks, and ransomware as the top cybersecurity threats for 2026. The advancement of AI is expected to increase the sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks, while state-sponsored threats from countries like China and North Korea continue to pose national security risks. Ransomware targeting domestic companies also remains a persistent issue.

Companies such as Genians, Everspin, and Igloo Corporation highlighted ongoing ransomware attacks against major firms and persistent state-backed attacks on government entities. AI-related threats include both direct attacks on AI models and the use of AI-powered tools to automate and enhance attacks. The overall security of supply chains and the AI ecosystem is expected to be a significant concern.

Igloo Corporation emphasized the complexity of cyber threats due to the convergence of AI technology diffusion and geopolitical tensions, particularly referencing AI supply chain attacks and the cyber resilience needs of the AI ecosystem. Genians noted that AI is lowering the technical barrier for executing cyberattacks, thereby expanding the pool of potential attackers and continuing to target vulnerable websites and services, especially in the financial sector.

Oasis Security also warned of the evolution of AI-based attacks such as spear phishing and automated attack chains, with state-backed attacks potentially spreading from telecoms to other critical infrastructure. Ransomware attacks are predicted to persist by changing only their initial access points. Security experts expect that rather than new methods, existing cyber threats will become more advanced, demanding heightened vigilance and response efforts.

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