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AI-enabled cyberattacks surged 89% in Q1 2026 as ransomware, hacktivism, and malware-free intrusions accelerated across GCC & MENA.
The DarkAtlas Q1 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report explores how AI is transforming modern cyberattacks across the world, with a special focus on GCC and MENA organizations. Based on intelligence from 281 adversary groups, 748 hacktivist incidents, and thousands of dark web signals, the report reveals a sharp rise in AI-enabled attacks, faster breakout times, increasing ransomware activity, and the growing dominance of malware-free intrusions using valid credentials and trusted platforms.
The report provides regional threat intelligence for Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the broader Middle East, covering nation-state activity, ransomware operations, dark web access markets, and coordinated hacktivist campaigns. It also outlines how organizations can shift from reactive security models toward intelligence-driven defence strategies designed for today’s accelerated threat landscape.