2026 OT Cybersecurity Report for Oil and Gas Sector

This technical report presents the 2026 OT Cybersecurity Report with a focus on the oil and gas sector, detailing significant developments and threats observed throughout the year. The report outlines various cyber attacks impacting the Middle East, including notable incidents such as the Force Majeure declarations from Qatar LNG assets and Bahrain Refinery due to drone strikes. It highlights the rise of new threat groups and their tactics, including GPS attacks and data exfiltration in LNG companies. The report emphasizes the operational risks posed by adversaries targeting exposed ICS/OT assets and provides recommendations for organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture. It documents the emergence of specialized threat groups and the exploitation of vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, stressing the importance of maintaining robust security measures to mitigate risks associated with operational technology environments.