Flashpoint’s 2024 report reveals a sharp rise in cyber threats, with 3.2 billion stolen credentials — a 33% increase from last year — driving ransomware and data breaches.
Around 2.1 billion stolen credentials came from infostealer malware, a major driver of ransomware and data breaches. Infostealers are popular due to their simplicity, effectiveness, and low cost, infecting over 23 million devices worldwide.
This surge emphasizes the need for stronger security measures. Adding to the concern, Flashpoint reported 37,302 vulnerabilities in 2024, with over 39% having publicly available exploit code.
This enables attackers to exploit weaknesses and gain system access. Security teams should focus on exploitability over severity when managing vulnerabilities.
Ransomware and Data Breaches Surge
Compromised credentials and vulnerabilities are driving a rise in ransomware attacks and data breaches.
In 2024, ransomware attacks increased by 10% across all sectors, following an 84% rise the year before. Notably, the top five ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups were behind over 47% of the reported attacks.
Data breaches also increased by about 6% year-over-year, highlighting the need for strong defenses and incident response strategies.
As the cyber threat landscape evolves, organizations must take a proactive, comprehensive approach to security.
The Flashpoint 2025 Global Threat Intelligence Report offers vital insights to help leaders and cybersecurity teams strengthen their security and protect critical assets.
With over 200 million compromised credentials in 2025, the need for enhanced security is more urgent than ever.
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