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CY2026 • Quarter 1 (January – March)
Understand the latest cyber threats impacting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
STAY AHEAD OF EMERGING CYBER THREATS
The Defense Industrial Base Collaborative Information Sharing Environment (DCISE) has released the latest DIB-Reported Cyber Threats covering cyber activity observed during CY2026 Quarter 1.
Built from voluntary reporting submitted through the DoD DIB Cybersecurity (DIB CS) Program and mandatory reporting under DFARS Clause 252.204-7012, this quarterly publication provides timely insights into the evolving threat landscape affecting DIB organizations.
Whether you're responsible for cybersecurity operations, executive decision-making,
or incident response, this report delivers actionable information to help strengthen organizational resilience.
Why Read the Full Report?
The CY2026 Q1 report includes:
- Cyber reporting trends
- Threat actor activity
- Top ransomware variants
- Initial access vectors
- Defensive recommendations
- Emerging cyber threats impacting the DIB
Featured Threat
Technique of the Quarter
Email Bombing + Vishing
Threat actors increasingly combined email bombing with voice phishing to overwhelm
users before impersonating Help Desk personnel.
After trust was established, attackers attempted to gain remote access using legitimate remote assistance tools such as Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist.
Organizations should ensure users verify unexpected support requests through approved internal channels before granting remote access.
Top Ransomware Variants
- AKIRA
- PLAY
- PAYOUT KINGS
Initial Access Vectors
- 46% Exploitation of Public-Facing Applications
- 25% Valid Credentials
- 25% Phishing
- 4% Supply Chain
Download The Full Report
Access the complete CY2026 Q1 DIB-Reported Cyber Threats report for detailed analysis and actionable cyber threat intelligence.
Download the Quarterly Report (PDF)
Join the DIB Cybersecurity (CS) Program
Interested in participating in the DIB CS Program?
Participation provides access to cyber threat information sharing, analysis, and collaboration designed to strengthen the DIB.
Contact: DC3.DIB.CSRegistration@us.af.mil
Stay Connected
Follow @DC3DCISE on X for the latest vulnerability disclosure news, researcher highlights, and cybersecurity updates.
Questions?
DC3.DCISE@us.af.mil
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