Cybersecurity Awareness - February 2026


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NEED TO KNOW NEWSLETTER       FEBRUARY 2026

Cybersecurity in 2026

 

Our cybersecurity resolutions

Many people made resolutions at the start of the new year. As we have settled back into the grove again, now is a good time to promise yourself that you’ll improve your cyber-health as well! Here are some top cybersecurity resolutions to carry out throughout this year and beyond.

  • I will hover my mouse over links before I click on them.

    • This one never goes out of date. Links don’t always go where they say they will, and you want to start the year off right.

  • I will not be fooled by high-pressure tactics from threat actors.

    • Whether they’re phishing for your info or using a rage-inducing fake article as clickbait—don't fall for it! Never let yourself be pressured into acting quickly and carelessly online.

  • I will always use a VPN, especially when traveling.

    • Privacy is more important than ever, and a VPN encrypts your traffic while you’re online.

  •  I will research devices and apps before I make a purchase.

    • With so many options available, being a savvy consumer is key. I will research and read reviews so that you don't fall for a shady app or an insecure device.

Five big breaches of 2025

  1. Blue Shield of California, April 2025 : 4.7 million people had had their private health information exposed to Google for years
  2. Yale New Haven Health System,
    March 2025 :     5.5 million records exposed, possibly stolen by hackers
  3. Qantas Airways, July 2025 : 5.7 million customer records exposed to hackers and potentially released
  4. SK Telecom, April 2025 : 27 million users’ SIM card data compromised
  5. Chinese surveillance database,
    June 2025 :     4 billion records exposed, covering Chinese citizens’ online payment details, social media activity and more

Looking at the threat landscape ahead

When it comes to 2026 and cybersecurity, the word on the street is actually two letters: AI! Hackers will continue to improve their  command of AI tools, creating more complex and convincing emails, phone calls, and videos. Brush up on your phish-spotting skills and stay safe as we roll into the new year!