ENISA Threat Landscape 2026 highlights ransomware, vulnerability exploitation, AI-enabled attacks across EU organizations

Ransomware remains the top threat for the European Union, with attackers targeting organizations in the UK, Germany, and France, using AI to evade detection.

Bottom line: Ransomware attacks are projected to increase by 15% in 2026, with an estimated annual cost of €2.5 billion to EU organizations.

What's happening: The ENISA Threat Landscape 2026 report highlights ransomware, vulnerability exploitation, and AI-enabled attacks, with attackers targeting organizations in the UK, Germany, and France.

What to do: Security leaders should prioritize vulnerability management and AI-powered threat detection to mitigate these risks, and consider implementing incident response plans with dedicated teams and budget.

What to do: Security leaders should prioritize vulnerability management and AI-powered threat detection to mitigate these risks, and consider implementing incident response plans with dedicated teams and budget.

Source: Industrial Cyber