Archive · 21 Jan 2026
WEF Warns of Rising Cyber Fraud Threat
The World Economic Forum (WEF) released a report saying that cyber fraud is a big problem.
They asked 804 people from 92 countries, like bosses and experts, and 77% said that cyber fraud and phishing will be worse in 2025.
This means more people might get tricked online, and the WEF wants everyone to be careful.
WEF report identifies cyber fraud as a pervasive global threat in 2026.
77% of 804 surveyed participants noted increased risk of cyber-enabled fraud and phishing in 2025.
Participants included C-suite executives, academics, civil society, and public-sector cybersecurity leaders.
Survey conducted across 92 countries.
Report highlights the growing concern over cybersecurity risks.
- Who
- World Economic Forum (WEF)
- What
- Report on global cybersecurity threats
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To highlight the increasing risk of cyber fraud and phishing
- Organization
- World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Report Focus
- Cybersecurity threats in 2026
- Survey Participants
- 804 from 92 countries
- Increased Risk
- 77% noted rise in cyber fraud and phishing in 2025
- Participant Types
- C-suite executives, academics, civil society, public-sector cybersecurity leaders