Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
Cybersecurity market growth and 2026 threat outlook remain elevated
The cybersecurity market is projected to reach $211.7 billion in 2026, reflecting continued demand amid escalating threats and a 7.7% annual growth rate. The outlook also warns that cybercrime operations linked to Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are expected to expand further this year.
Iran-linked hacktivists continue low-level attacks against U.S. networks
U.S. intelligence assessments cited in the report say Iran and its proxies remain a potential threat, with near-term activity likely centered on defacements and distributed denial-of-service attacks. These disruptive but lower-sophistication actions are expected to target public-facing U.S. networks.
Google and Forrester flag broader 2026 cybercrime escalation
The report says Forrester expects cybercrime operations from major adversarial states to grow in 2026, a view echoed by Google’s Cybersecurity Forecast. Google identifies the semiconductor sector as a particularly exposed target because of geopolitical competition and export restrictions.
Stryker hit by wiper malware attack claimed by Handala
Medical technology company Stryker was struck on March 11 by a wiper malware attack claimed by Handala, an Iranian-linked and pro-Palestinian hacktivist group. Wiper attacks are especially damaging because they are designed to destroy data and disrupt systems rather than steal information.
Vikor Scientific disclosed breach affecting 140,000 people
On February 23, U.S.-based healthcare diagnostic company Vikor Scientific, also known as Vanta Diagnostics, reported a data breach that exposed the personal information of about 140,000 individuals. The incident underscores how healthcare data remains a high-value target for attackers.
University of Mississippi Medical Center ransomware outage disrupted care
A ransomware attack on February 23 forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close all of its roughly three dozen clinics statewide and cancel elective procedures for a second day. The incident shows how cyberattacks can quickly spill into patient care and operations.
BridgePay ransomware attack caused widespread payment outage
On February 6, BridgePay, a major U.S.-based payment gateway and solutions provider, suffered a ransomware attack that took key systems offline. The disruption triggered a broad outage affecting multiple services, highlighting the financial-sector impact of ransomware.
Conpet cyberattack disrupted business systems and website
Romanian national oil pipeline operator Conpet disclosed a cyberattack on February 4 that disrupted business systems and took down the company website. While core business operations were not affected, the Qilin ransomware gang claimed to have stolen 1TB of data.
Panera Bread data leak tied to failed extortion attempt
On February 3, Panera Bread was hit by a cyber incident after data allegedly linked to more than 5 million customers surfaced online. The ShinyHunters extortion group claimed to have stolen roughly 14 million records after compromising a Microsoft Entra single-sign-on code.
Poland power grid targeted in cyberattacks
The report says cyber attackers targeted Poland’s power grid system on December 29 and 30, 2025, illustrating continued pressure on critical infrastructure. Attacks on energy systems remain a major global concern because they can create cascading operational and public-safety impacts.
Australia formalizes incident review board for major cyber events
Australia has formalized its Cyber Incident Review Board under the Cyber Security Act 2024 to conduct no-fault post-incident analyses of major cyber incidents. The move is intended to improve national resilience by turning lessons from serious attacks into policy and operational improvements.
U.S. Army modernization plan emphasizes secure digital foundation
The U.S. Army Materiel Command’s 15-year, more than $18 billion modernization plan includes a major network and cybersecurity component for its organic industrial base transformation. The effort focuses on secure high-speed connectivity, resilient infrastructure, and modernized manufacturing systems.