​A new wave of cyber loss data is painting a clear picture for businesses in 2026, and picture indicates that it’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are bearing the brunt. Industry experts warn that while ransomware headlines command the news cycle, the real financial devastation is coming from something less visible, prolonged business disruption and downtime. “What is driving the costs up for the SME is business interruption… it draws out the tail of a claim and the resolution time,” said Heather Osborne, Director of Global Events and Programming at NetDiligence. Despite an increase in ransomware incidents, experts say payouts are actually declining. This is a sign that organisations are ...