The World Economic Forum's recently released "Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026" report points out that online fraud has evolved into one of the most disruptive forces in the digital economy. Cybersecurity has become a common issue that transcends national borders and requires coordinated response from the international community. This report, jointly released by the World Economic Forum and management and information consulting firm Accenture, states that online fraud has developed into a widespread threat worldwide. As fraudulent behavior spreads across regions and industries, its impact on society and the economy is increasingly severe. The report states that the current cybersecurity ecosystem is undergoing a profound structural transformation. Under this trend, network resilience is no longer just a technical function, but has become a strategic priority to support economic stability, national resilience, and social credibility. The report shows that artificial intelligence (AI) is presenting a double-edged sword effect in the field of cybersecurity. On the one hand, it is exacerbating cybersecurity risks at an unprecedented pace. In 2026, data breaches caused by generative AI and evolving network attack capabilities have become the two most concerning threats in the industry. On the other hand, AI will also become a decisive force in shaping the cybersecurity landscape by 2026. The geopolitical landscape is reshaping the global network security threat map. In addition, the increasingly tight and opaque global supply chain has led to third-party dependencies gradually evolving into systemic security vulnerabilities. The report states that the disparity in cybersecurity resilience remains significant, with skill shortages and resource limitations further amplifying systemic risks. The proportion of small and medium-sized institutions with insufficient self-assessment resilience is more than twice that of large enterprises. From a regional distribution perspective, the shortage of cybersecurity talents is most significant in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition, the gap in cybersecurity capabilities between regions and industries is continuously widening. Jiang Ruijie, Executive Director of the World Economic Forum, stated that building truly effective network resilience requires governments, businesses, and technology suppliers of all countries to focus on the long term, coordinate actions, and jointly safeguard trust and stability. This year marks the fifth year of the release of the Global Cybersecurity Outlook series of reports. This year's report gathers insights from 804 global corporate executives from 92 countries and regions. (New Society)
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