We bring to your attention a sampling of recent media stories involving cyber risk & privacy liability. Among the stories we’re highlighting this month: Top 6 Data Breaches of January 2026, Hackers Recruit Unhappy Insiders to Bypass Data Security, Ransomware Damage To Cost the World $74B in 2026, and more!

Breach Tracker

• 2025 Annual Data Breach Report: Record Number of Compromises (read more)
• Ransomware Damage To Cost the World $74B in 2026 (read more)
• New APT Group Breached Gov and Critical Infrastructure Orgs in 37 Countries (read more)
• Top 6 Data Breaches of January 2026 (read more)
• Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and Panera Bread Breached by Ransomware Group (read more)
• 17.5 Million Instagram Accounts Exposed in Major Data Leak (read more)
• Nike Investigates Alleged Data Breach Tied to World Leaks (read more)
• Thousands More Learn Their Health Info Stolen From TriZetto (read more)
• Denton County MHMR Center Data Breach Affects 109,000 Patients (read more)
• Energy Capital Credit Union Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation (read more)
• Qilin Ransomware Gang Claims Tulsa Airport Cyberattack (read more)
• Polish Officials Blame Russian Domestic Spy Agency for Cyberattacks (read more)

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The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape

• Allianz Risk Barometer 2026: Cyber Incidents Remain the Top Business Risk (read more)
• FCC Warns Telecom Companies of Ransomware Threats (read more)
• Preparing for Looming National Cybersecurity Threats in 2026 and Beyond (read more)
• Cyber Insights 2026: Malware and Cyberattacks in the Age of AI (read more)
• Privacy Laws Ring in the New Year: State Requirements Expand Across the U.S. in 2026 (read more)
• Managed Service Providers: Ground Zero for Cyberattacks (read more)
• Hackers Recruit Unhappy Insiders to Bypass Data Security (read more)
• AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats CEOs Must Watch in 2026 (read more)
• Data Privacy Week 2026: Navigating the New Era of Data Control (read more)
• 10 Cybersecurity Trends Defining 2026 (read more)
• Constangy Cyber Academy Webinar: Cyber Claims: An International Perspective (read more)
• ITRC Data Breach Transparency in 2025 (read more)
• 2025 FMG Insurance Coverage Annual Case Report (read more)
• Banks Remain Most Breached Sector as Attacks Hit Record (read more)

Insights for Small to Medium Businesses

• Cyber Guidance for Small Businesses (read more)
• Blueprint for Resilience: National Cybersecurity Strategy (read more)
• Cybersecurity for Small Businesses (read more)
• 11 Essential Cybersecurity Controls (read more)
• Cybersecurity Checklist for Small Business (read more)
• Hit With a Cyberattack? What You Do in the First 72 Hours Could Save Your Business (read more)
• How to Budget for Cybersecurity as an SMB (read more)
• Manufacturing Cybersecurity Guide (read more)
• 7 Security Practices for Your Business Data (read more)