Dara Gibson - Cybersecurity Readiness Advisors

By Dara Gibson, Cybersecurity Readiness Advisors As we enter 2026, cyber insurers are tracking a clear escalation in both the sophistication and speed of attacks. January’s top cybersecurity developments reinforce why underwriters are shifting from checkbox security to validated controls and resilience focused risk management. AI-Powered Deepfakes Fuel Social Engineering Losses Threat actors are rapidly adopting AI-generated deepfake audio and video to impersonate executives and public officials. These attacks are driving a surge in fraudulent wire transfers and credential theft, often bypassing MFA and traditional identity checks. From an insurance perspective, organizations without strong payment verification, call back controls, and employee training are increasingly viewed as high-risk exposures. Supply Chain Breaches Threaten Critical Infrastructure A recent breach at an engineering firm with ties to major U.S. utilities highlights the persistent danger of third-party risk. ...