Preparing governments for an era of interconnected cyber risk

Reported by Microsoft Security (Matthew Thomas)

Summary by Cyber Security News1 Oct 2026, 16:00 CEST

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According to this year’s Microsoft Digital Defense Report, government agencies and services were the sector most impacted by cyber threats in 2026, accounting for 27% of observed activity, up from 17% in 2025. Governments are also the most frequently targeted sectors for nation-state activity.

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