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title: Shifting Tradecraft in 2026
description: "SHIFTING TRADECRAFT IN 2026:
CRIMINAL ECOSYSTEMS STRENGTHEN, MALWARE CAPABILITIES
ADVANCE AND GEOPOLITICS DRIVE OPERATIONAL TEMPO"
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## SHIFTING TRADECRAFT IN 2026

CRIMINAL ECOSYSTEMS STRENGTHEN, MALWARE CAPABILITIES ADVANCE, AND GEOPOLITICS DRIVE OPERATIONAL TEMPO

 

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In this report, QuoIntelligence assesses the expected threat landscape for 2026, examining key developments across eCrime, malware evolution, hacktivism, and state‑sponsored activity. 

We outline the most probable trends shaping the threat environment, identifies emerging risks driven by shifts in attacker tradecraft, and highlights areas where defenders are likely to face increased operational pressure.

Our assessment also considers the broader geopolitical environment, where escalating regional conflicts, strategic competition among major powers, and expanding influence operations continue to shape threat actor behavior and targeting patterns.

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QuoIntelligence 2026

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