Bengaluru, Dec. 1 -- Industrialised cybercrime powered by AI and automation could cost the global economy over 23 trillion dollars by 2027, according to Fortinet's 2026 Cyberthreat Predictions Report.
The report warns that ransomware networks, AI-assisted fraud operations, and professionalized cybercriminal enterprises are set to accelerate attacks, threatening businesses, governments, and critical infrastructure worldwide.
The report highlights a digital landscape where attackers can analyze stolen data in minutes, launch multiple ransomware campaigns simultaneously, and exploit pre-infected botnets to scale operations. Every hour of disruption, data theft, or downtime could result in billions of dollars in losses across healthcare, manu...