The World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with Accenture, released its 'Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026' report on January 12, 2026. This comprehensive outlook examines the critical cybersecurity trends poised to impact economies and societies globally in the coming year. A central finding is that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is anticipated to be the most significant driver of change in the cybersecurity landscape, influencing both offensive and defensive strategies. The report highlights that cyber-enabled fraud and phishing have now overtaken ransomware as the primary concern for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), indicating a shift in executive priorities. Conversely, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) continue to prioritize ransomware attacks and supply chain disruptions. Geopolitical fragmentation and widening cyber inequity are also identified as major factors reshaping the global risk environment. As attacks become faster, more complex, and unevenly distributed, organizations and governments face increasing pressure to adapt amidst persistent sovereignty challenges and capability gaps. Furthermore, the outlook reveals an erosion of confidence in national cyber preparedness, with a significant percentage of survey respondents expressing low confidence in their nation's ability to respond to major cyber incidents. The report underscores the imperative for strengthening collective cyber resilience through intelligence sharing and cross-sector collaboration to safeguard economic value and societal trust in an increasingly volatile digital world. For an audience in India, these global trends are highly relevant, as India's digital economy faces similar threats from AI-powered phishing, ransomware, and supply chain vulnerabilities, necessitating intelligence-driven defence and robust governance frameworks.