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Bypassing Security: The Rise of Socially Engineered Attacks in 2026

19 May 2026

Threat actors are shifting away from traditional malware-driven attacks and using techniques like ClickFix, FileFix, and ConsentFix to socially engineer victims and bypass security tools.
Infostealers have become crucial in cybercrime, enabling data harvesting for ransomware and fraud.
Ransomware attacks are moving towards rapid data theft for extortion.
The lines between cybercrime and nation-state activity are blurring, leading to more sophisticated attacks on critical infrastructure.
Bridewell advises cybersecurity leaders to watch out for increased exploitation of edge devices, supply chain compromise, activity linked to North Korea, and convergence between cybercrime and nation-state operations.
Organizations must focus on identity protection, user awareness, and threat-informed defense against evolving threats.