Cybersecurity for Businesses in 2026

What the Odido hack teaches us about the new reality of digital security

In early 2026, it was revealed that a criminal group had posted the data of hundreds of thousands of Odido customers on the dark web. Names, addresses, contact information, and potentially sensitive identification data were made public.

The incident was not a technical oddity. It was not an exotic zero-day exploit. According to reports, the attackers gained access through phishing and social engineering—classic methods that have been around for years.

Still, the impact was significant.

That raises an uncomfortable question:

If even large organizations with extensive IT teams are vulnerable, how resilient is the average organization really?

Cyberattacks are no longer rare

In recent years, cybercrime has evolved from isolated hacks to organized, professional operations.

Criminal networks operate like businesses:

• With customer service

• With profit sharing

• Using affiliate structures

• Using automated tools

Attacks are scalable, reproducible, and often automated.
They are not motivated by prestige, but by profit.

And a return is generated when:

• Data is valuable

• Detection is slow

• Respons is fragmented

The crux of the problem: fragmentation

What plagues many organizations isn't a lack of tools. It's fragmentation.

Security tools operate in isolation.
Security awareness programs are sporadic.
Incident response plans exist only on paper.
Management and IT don’t always speak the same language.

The Odido case illustrates how a single human interaction—a successful phishing attack—can escalate into an organization-wide incident.

Technology doesn't always fail.
Processes and behavior, on the other hand, often do.

From Prevention to Resilience

Traditionally, cybersecurity has focused on prevention:

• Firewall

• Antivirus

• Patch Management

• Network Security

But modern threats make it clear that prevention alone is not enough.

The question is no longer:
“Can we completely prevent an attack?”

The question is:
“How quickly can we detect an anomaly—and how effectively do we respond?”

There, the focus is shifting from pure protection to operational resilience.

Three layers of modern cyber resilience

1. Behavior & Awareness

Phishing isn't a technical issue. It's psychological.
Social engineering exploits trust, urgency, and authority.

That is why training is no longer just a compliance requirement, but a strategic investment.

Effective awareness includes:

• Scenario-based training sessions

• Simulated attacks

• Ongoing feedback

• Management involvement

An organization where employees actively report concerns, voice doubts, and flag issues significantly reduces the risk of an attack.

But awareness alone is not enough.

2. Continuous Detection (MDR / DP)

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) or Detection & Protection services provide 24/7 monitoring of endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.

The goal is not just to raise the alarm, but:

• Analyzing behavior

• Recognizing patterns

• Identify suspicious activities

• Taking proactive action

In a world where attacks often escalate within minutes, response time determines the extent of the damage.

Without continuous monitoring, an organization remains at the mercy of chance.

3. Comprehensive Monitoring (XDR / DP)

Extended Detection & Response (XDR) goes a step further by combining signals from multiple sources:

• Email

• Endpoint

• Network

• Cloud

• Identity systems

Correlating data creates context.
And context is what distinguishes a false alarm from a real threat.

In complex IT environments, that coherence is essential.

What the Odido hack specifically demonstrates

The attack underscores three realities:

1. The main entrance is often the entrance

2. Sensitive data remains an attractive target

3. Detection and response determine reputational damage

The incident was not a technological experiment.
It was an exploit of behavior and process.

That means solutions must also be comprehensive.

Just how vulnerable are organizations really?

Many executives rate their organization's cyber resilience at a 7 or 8.

But when we take a closer look at processes, monitoring, and behavior, a different picture often emerges.

To make this tangible, we at ITYM developed the Cybersecurity Scan. We use it to identify all your risks—including access rights for suppliers and other external parties. You will then receive a clear, practical improvement plan with well-defined priorities and a timeline.