Trend Micro 2026 Cyber Risk Report Highlights Evolving Threat Landscape

The Trend Micro 2026 Cyber Risk Report reveals insights from 2025 telemetry, indicating a global average Cyber Risk Index (CRI) decline from 38.5 to 35.8, reflecting ongoing medium risk levels across organizations. The report introduces a new dataset from the Attack Path Prediction capability, enhancing risk assessment. Organizations with 5,001 to 10,000 employees exhibit the highest CRI at 41.5, while larger enterprises show significant improvements. Despite a positive trend, the oscillating CRI suggests reactive risk management rather than proactive strategies. The report emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices to combat evolving threats.

Key Points: • The global average Cyber Risk Index fell to 35.8, indicating medium risk across organizations. • Organizations with 5,001 to 10,000 employees have the highest Cyber Risk Index at 41.5. • The report introduces new datasets for enhanced risk assessment and emphasizes the importance of proactive management.