Originally published by ESET WeLiveSecurity
The trends from January offer useful clues about the risks and priorities that security teams are likely to contend with throughout 2026.
January 2026 security highlights:
- Continued evolution of ransomware tactics
- AI-powered phishing attacks increase
- Critical infrastructure threats escalate
- Mobile malware sophistication grows
- Supply chain vulnerabilities exposed
Key takeaways:
- Organizations must prioritize patch management
- Zero-trust architecture becoming essential
- Security awareness training needs updating
- Threat landscape constantly evolving
- Proactive defense strategies critical
Tony Anscombe, ESET's Chief Security Evangelist, provides expert analysis of the month's most significant cybersecurity events and trends.