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Threat IntelligenceJul 21, 2026

Forescout Report Reveals Surge in AI-Driven Cyber Threats

Forescout report shows 51% rise in published vulnerabilities and 25% increase in ransomware attacks.

Summary

Forescout's 2026 H1 Threat Review indicates a significant surge in cyber threats, with over 37,000 vulnerabilities published in the first half of the year, a 51% increase year-on-year. More than half of these vulnerabilities were high or critical severity. Additionally, ransomware attack claims rose by 25% to 4,544 incidents, averaging 25 attacks daily.

Entities

Forescout (vendor)