SOCRadar Posts Their 2025 North America Threat Landscape Report

SOCRadar has published a 2025 North American Threat Landscape Report looking at the critical cyber threats that are shaping North America’s digital environment. The research outlines major attack vectors, sector-specific threats, and dark web activities. 

Key insights include: 

  1. Finance and Insurance Sectors at Highest Risk: Accounting for 12.11% of all incidents, this sector remains the most frequently targeted, reflecting its vast data and financial assets.
  2. U.S. Dominates Cyber Targeting: The United States faced 82.15% of all regional cyber incidents, making it the primary focus of threat actors, especially in ransomware and phishing.
  3. Ransomware Surge Led by PLAY Group: PLAY, RansomHub, and Akira top the list of active ransomware groups, with double-extortion tactics increasingly affecting public and private organizations.
  4. Dark Web Exposure Escalates: Stolen data, unauthorized access sales, and compromised credentials dominate dark web listings—58.38% of all incidents involve selling sensitive digital assets.
  5. Phishing Targets Public and Info Sectors: Public administration (18.75%) and information services (17.53%) lead phishing targets, with attackers mimicking trusted platforms and using HTTPS to deceive victims.
  6. DDoS Attack Volume Alarming: Over 1.48 million DDoS attacks were recorded, with peak bandwidths exceeding 1857 Gbps, posing serious continuity threats.

The full report can be found here: https://socradar.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/North-America-Threat-Report.pdf

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