Most attacks against organizations don’t begin with technical exploitation, but with the exposed personal data of employees. In 2026, the most consequential threats will be those that combine this data with AI-driven automation to scale social engineering and credential theft. Below we highlight a few key threats on the horizon for 2026 and the needContinue reading "2026 Cybersecurity Threat Predictions"

Welcome to The Optery Dispatch — a newsletter delivering the latest insights on threat intelligence and proactive cybersecurity strategy. In Issue #1, published May 27, 2025, we cover: Cybersecurity in the Age of Agentic AI Insights from Industry Leaders Agentic AI was everywhere at RSAC 2025—and it’s quickly emerging as a major force reshaping cybersecurity. In aContinue reading "Agentic AI, phishing, and proactive defense"

Fortinet’s 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report shows attackers are moving faster and with greater precision—fueled by automation, AI, and a thriving underground economy for stolen credentials. Here are some of the key findings: “From pre-attack reconnaissance to post-compromise persistence, attackers now operate with unprecedented speed, precision, and reach, challenging organizations to shift from reactive defenseContinue reading "Fortinet’s 2025 Threat Report Makes the Case for Proactive Exposure Management  "

The IBM X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index shows a rise in infostealers delivered via phishing emails and credential phishing. Organizations must limit their exposure as part of their threat management strategy. Below are some of the report’s findings. The report notes that “threat actors are using AI to build websites and incorporate deepfakes in phishingContinue reading "Credential Phishing and Infostealers Surge in IBM’s X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index"