Midwest organizations face 7% more cyberattacks per week in 2026 than other areas of the country

The middle of the country is seeing a higher volume of cyberattacks than other parts of the U.S. Artificial intelligence is contributing to an increase in attacks, leading to some organizations fending off more than 1,500 cyberattacks per week. A cyber security expert shares why the Midwest is a prime target for attacks and how people should protect sensitive information.