Inside the 2026 SMB threat landscape: From phishing and scams to fake AI tools

This Securelist article details Kaspersky's 2026 threat analysis for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), highlighting a significant increase in cyberattacks disguised as artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly Claude and OpenClaw. The report emphasizes the vulnerability of SMBs due to weaker cybersecurity policies and the attackers' exploitation of the growing interest in AI, with malware and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) disguised as legitimate services being a major concern. The analysis underscores the need for SMBs to bolster their defenses and verify app sources.