Cyber threats are evolving too quickly for businesses and governments

The NCTV's Cybersecurity Report 2026 highlights increasing capabilities of state actors and cybercriminals, while Dutch organizations' digital resilience is lagging. This imbalance raises the risk of significant cyber threats, including espionage and data theft. The report cites a lack of ownership, governance, and resources as key issues, particularly affecting small businesses. It notes a rise in cyber incidents globally, including a major data breach at Odido. State actors like China and Russia are enhancing their cyber capabilities, and cybercriminals are increasingly targeting organizations for data theft. AI is also playing a growing role in cyberattacks, making them more sophisticated. Without improved resilience, the number of incidents is expected to rise significantly.