2026 Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Microsoft examines the attacks it observed between July 2025 and June 2026, including credential theft, ransomware and nation-state activity. The report explores how AI systems create additional entry points, and why trusted identities, software and supply-chain relationships deserve closer attention.

Inside the whitepaper

• Compare common initial access techniques with the identity and endpoint controls in your organisation.
• Review the risks created by AI agents, their permissions and the systems they connect to.
• Use the report’s security priorities to assess detection, recovery and supply-chain preparedness.