Threatscape

A library of horizon-scanning related research, reports, and articles.

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Google has published a new report, ‘Cloud threat horizons report H1 2026’, which looks at changes in the cloud threat landscape observed and expected during the first half of 2026 and beyond.

Digital Deepfake Illustration Depicting Laptop and Phone Call Waveform Against Dark Background.

A new Hiya report, State of the Call 2026, which surveyed 12,000 people across the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, and Spain, shows that the threat of deepfake voice calls is becoming mainstream.

Cyber owl logo in low-poly geometric style with glowing orange and cyan lights. The image illustrates the concept of the emerging threat that quantum computing brings.

Simon Pamplin highlights that, while the timing of a ‘cryptographically relevant quantum machine’ remains uncertain, preparation cannot be deferred. Adopting crypto agility is a critical step in strengthening long-term resilience.

Multi-factor authentication concept with smartphone and laptop showing secure login, identity verification, OTP code, and two-factor protection.

Attackers are increasingly bypassing MFA not by breaking technology, but by overwhelming users. Michael Downs looks at the issue and what organizations can do to reduce risk and strengthen resilience.