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23 February 2026

How Rising Geopolitical Tensions Trigger War in Cyber Space

Rithula Nisha Ebrahim

Recorded Future's State of Security Report 2026 shows increasing state-sponsored espionage, as nations resort to covert cyber operations during conflicts Cybersecurity is not just about ransom or data loss or reputational damage – it is now a matter of national security. The shaking up of the geopolitical order under US President Donald Trump and the power struggle that ensued forced nations with lesser military ammunition to draw from their cyber war chest.

The news of relentless cyber attacks and state-backed cyber operations aimed at espionage should be proof enough, but the 2026 State of Security Report released by Recorded Future more than validates these concerns. The 2026 State of Security Report dives into geopolitical fragmentation and ensuing cyber conflicts | Credit: Recorded Future “Uncertainty is no longer episodic – it’s the operating environment,” says Levi Gundert, Chief Security & Intelligence Officer at Recorded Future.

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