35% of law firm clients have switched firms or seriously considered switching due to technology or operational failures.

35% of law firms cite data privacy and security as AI-related concerns.

96% of cybersecurity decision-makers globally cite disconnected or poorly integrated security tools as creating exploitable gaps.

Among publicly disclosed attacks, Qilin was responsible for 22 attacks (8%), ShinyHunters 16 attacks (6%), and INC 11 attacks (4%).

79 ransomware groups claimed victims during Q1 2026.

Nearly 1 in 4 middle market organizations reported a ransomware attack or demand in the past year.

81% of middle market organizations plan to increase cybersecurity spending in the year ahead, down from 91% the previous year.

Only 35% of middle market executives report using formal AI governance frameworks.

46% of middle market companies have data governance policies for AI.

46% of middle market companies use AI performance monitoring.

74% of organizations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Singapore and Australia believe AI will increase attacks on identity infrastructure.

83% of organizations indicate that AI identity governance is a priority in the coming months.

12% of French companies express confidence they could regain control if AI exposes admin credentials.

Beazley Security Labs recorded a 15% increase in critical zero-day advisories issued to clients in Q1 2026.

More than 15,200 new software vulnerabilities were disclosed in Q1 2026, including nearly 3,900 classified as high risk.

Only 34% of organizations maintain a formal AI model inventory.

Only 18% of organizations automatically block unauthorized AI domains.

72% of Chief Information Security Officers report a significant increase in attacks, led primarily by AI-powered social engineering.

Nearly 40 million U.S. consumers report being scam victims in the past year.

82% of consumers factor cyber security into their choice of digital service provider.