X-Force 2026

Cyberattacks are evolving faster than ever. This year’s X Force Threat Intelligence Index reveals how attackers are using AI to exploiting foundational security gaps to gain initial access and scale compromise.

Over the previous 12 months, IBM X-Force team analysis shows that exploitation of public facing applications rose 44%, while adversaries expanded credential harvesting operations through AI chatbot ecosystems—putting identity at the center of today’s threat landscape.

Read the 2026 report today to understand the top threats including:

Primary entry points for attackers
The surge in AI driven credential theft
The rapidly expanding ransomware ecosystem
Data on the most targeted industry sectors and regions

Get expert guidance from X Force on strengthening identity centric security, embedding application level protections, hardening AI platforms, and proactively hunting for vulnerabilities.

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