CYBERSECURITY TRENDS

Executive Summary Report
2025
March 2025

Key Findings

The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 is defined by AI-powered threats, escalating ransomware attacks, and mounting enterprise pressure. Global cybercrime costs have reached $10.5 trillion annually, with projections hitting $15.6 trillion by 2029.

Ransomware remains the dominant threat, cited as the top risk by nearly half of all organizations. The commoditization of attacks through Ransomware-as-a-Service has lowered barriers for threat actors, while AI tools have accelerated phishing sophistication and deepfake fraud.

66%
expect AI impact on security
$10.5T
annual cybercrime cost
15%
budget increase planned

Threat Distribution

Cyber Threat Organizational Risk Trend
Ransomware 45% Rising with RaaS adoption
Cyber-enabled Fraud 20% AI-powered phishing surge
Supply Chain Attacks 17% Critical infrastructure targeting
Malicious Insiders 7% 48% report increase
DDoS / Disinformation 6% each Geopolitical tensions

Sources: WEF Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025, Fortinet Cybersecurity Statistics, Cobalt.io Research