Executive summary: 2026 could bring more fraud, cyber hacks

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Publish Date: 2026-01-16 11:39:00

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors.Want unlimited access to top ideas and insights? Subscribe Now Bankers have held for years that cybersecurity and fraud are sticking points as bad actors armed with the latest technology deftly pierce the defenses of financial institutions, their vendors and their customers. The latest findings from American Banker paint a bleak picture for 2026.Processing ContentTop questions answered in the researchHow likely is it that fraud schemes and cybersecurity attacks will worsen in the coming months?How much risk could be created as a result of these worsening conditions?Key takeawaysFraud and cybersecurity events are predicted to worsen in 2026.Worsening hacks and fraud schemes will create greater risks to the financial sector over the coming months.This five-part series dives into the data using interactive charts broken out into these main themes: forecasting economic changes in the coming year, policy predictions and concerns, emerging technology trends, M&A competition within the financial services space, and fraud and cybersecurity.Featured chartsThe growing cybersecurity and fraud problem for banks How much risk will these trends create?