February 2026 exposed a clear shift—attacks are faster, broader, and increasingly human-driven.
Ransomware activity remained high with 680 victims across 54 groups, while critical vulnerabilities were weaponized within hours of disclosure. At the same time, social engineering overtook technical exploits, driving massive breaches impacting millions of users globally.
From zero-day exploitation to hacktivist-driven disruption, the pattern is clear:
Adversaries are accelerating faster than traditional defence models can respond.
See what’s changing before it impacts you.