Happy New Year! We made it to 2026 (barely).

The Scinary team invites you to the first episode of the year. After recovering from the annual management dinner, Richard, Brazos, Joseph, and Mario crack open some Czech beers and the "Quadfather" to lay out their boldest predictions for the cybersecurity landscape in 2026.

We move past the hype to discuss what keeps us up at night: From the inevitable "Log4j" moment for Artificial Intelligence to the crumbling state of cybersecurity insurance. Is the industry about to stop writing policies altogether?

We also dive into the economics of tech. Brazos breaks down why the AI market looks suspiciously like the Dot-com bubble (with some Enron vibes thrown in) and why it might finally burst this year.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "AI Log4j" Prediction: Will a prompt injection attack backdoor everything?
• Why Microsoft is forcing Copilot on you whether you want it or not.
• The End of Insurance: Why carriers might stop writing cyber policies in 2026.
• Ransomware Theory: Did insurance companies actually cause the spike in ransom demands?
• Critical Infrastructure: Why Richard predicts a major water plant or grid attack this year.
• "Pig Butchering" Scams: It’s not what you think it is.
• The AI Economic Bubble: Round-tripping revenue, Nvidia, and the looming market correction.
• Privacy in 2026: Why smart TVs and appliances are making privacy a thing of the past.

Are our predictions too cynical, or are we right on the money? Let us know in the comments!

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