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Groundbreaking Research Warns: Cybersecurity's Biggest Threat in 2026 Is Not Hackers — It's Liability

  • In 2026, legal liability will be the biggest cybersecurity threat for organizations, surpassing hackers and network perimeter attacks.
  • The 'Snitch Economy' describes ransomware groups using data exposure as leverage, evolving from tactics employed by ALPHV's 2023 attack on MeridianLink.
  • Government programs now utilize machine learning to audit all transaction data, replacing traditional sample-based or human audits to enhance scrutiny.
  • A 'Liability-Resilient Security Architecture' is proposed to create real-time, court-ready evidence of reasonable care, shifting focus to rapid evidence production rather than detection time.
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Groundbreaking Research Warns: Cybersecurity's Biggest Threat in 2026 Is Not Hackers — It's Liability

Paris Paris, France / Storyteller / Feb 16, 2026 /

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