Global Cyberattacks Trends

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4/15/20251 min read

Global Cyberattack Trends - Check Point Report:

Check Point Software's 2025 report reveals a 44% increase in global cyberattacks year-over-year. Key Findings include:

  • Evolving Cyber Wars: Nation-States are shifting from acute attacks to chronic campaigns aimed at eroding trust and destabilising systems. ETCISO.in

  • Ransomware Evolution: Data exfiltration and extortion have overtaken encryption-based attacks as the primary ransomware tactics. ETCISO.in

  • Edge Device Exploitation: Compromised routers, VPNs, and other edge devices are serving as key entry points for attackers. ETCISO.in

  • Targeted Industries: Education remains the most targeted industry, experiencing a 75% increase in attacks year-over-year. ETCISO.in