2026 Global Threat Landscape Report

Cyber risk has fundamentally shifted as attackers exploit vulnerabilities faster than ever, compressing the time between exposure and breach to minutes or days. This report reveals that most successful attacks still stem from preventable issues like weak credentials, unpatched systems, and exposed services—but are now rapidly weaponized using AI and automated tools. With identity systems, cloud platforms, and collaboration tools increasingly targeted, organizations must move beyond reactive defense. Rapid7 highlights the need for a preemptive, exposure management approach that prioritizes risk based on business impact, enabling agencies to anticipate threats, reduce attack surfaces, and strengthen resilience in an increasingly volatile and accelerated threat landscape.