One of the main cyber threats is state-sponsored cyberattacks, and artificial intelligence has become a catalyst for increased risks.
Swiss telecommunications provider Swisscom, in its report, stated that cyber threats have significantly intensified over the past year, Swissinfo reports.
According to the new 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Radar published on Monday, artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical tensions, and global interdependencies have made attacks more complex and harder to control.
The provider identified key risks as state-initiated cyberattacks, hybrid warfare, disinformation, and attacks on software supply chains. Swisscom emphasized that digital transformation means companies are increasingly dependent on cloud platforms, external code, artificial intelligence models, and networked industrial systems.
“Those who do not know how software is created, where data is processed, or what legal frameworks apply to suppliers risk losing control, which may have serious consequences for the entire company,” the report states.
The provider notes that artificial intelligence, in particular, acts as a risk multiplier. While AI can enhance productivity and innovation, it also amplifies existing risks if proper controls are not in place, the report says.
Swisscom points to opaque models, unauthorized use of AI in everyday work, and new opportunities for attacks using AI technologies.
It is reported that in Switzerland, greater attention is being paid to the security of production facilities, energy supply, medical technologies, and building automation. The growing interconnection of IT and operational technologies makes such systems more vulnerable to attacks, which can lead to physical consequences.
Experts at Swisscom emphasized that trust in suppliers and systems alone is no longer sufficient. Companies must ensure transparency of the origin, integrity, and interdependencies of software, data, and systems, and actively manage them.
Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue but a strategic factor that ensures resilience, trust, and digital sovereignty, Swisscom noted.
