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23 February 2026

Cyber threats emerge as leading risks confronting G7 nations says Munich Security Conference 2026

Naveen Goud

Munich Security Conference 2026 has identified cyber threats as the most significant risk facing the world’s leading advanced economies, placing digital security at the forefront of global policy discussions for 2025. According to findings presented at the high-level gathering in Germany, cyber risks now rank above economic instability and disinformation campaigns among the Group of Seven (G7) nations.

The conclusions are drawn from the Munich Security Index 2026, an annual assessment that tracks how citizens in major economies perceive global threats. The 2026 edition underscores that online dangers—from state-sponsored hacking and ransomware attacks to infrastructure sabotage and cyber espionage—are viewed as more immediate and disruptive than traditional geopolitical or military risks. Notably, this marks the second consecutive year that cyber threats have topped the index for G7 countries, highlighting a sustained and growing anxiety around digital vulnerabilities.

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