Global Cyber Threats September 2025: Attack Volumes Ease Slightly, but GenAI Risks Intensify as Ransomware Surges 46%

In September 2025, the global cyber threat landscape reflected a temporary stabilization in overall attack volumes — yet beneath the surface, ransomware activity and data risks linked to generative AI (GenAI) surged to new highs. Organizations worldwide faced an average of 1,900 cyber-attacks per organization per week, representing a 4% decrease compared to August, but still a 1% increase year-over-year. While total attack volumes may appear steady, the evolution of attack techniques, industries under fire, and the rapid expansion of GenAI-related risks underline a shifting and increasingly complex threat environment. Which Industries Are Being Hit the Hardest? In September 2025, […]

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