Welcome to February 2025 Threat Highlight Report

February report covers

The report emphasizes a rising trend in malware-free, identity-based attacks utilizing AI and social engineering. Additionally, notable incidents include the BeyondTrust supply chain compromise and exploitation of vulnerabilities like the Microsoft BYOVD flaw. The report underscores the evolving landscape of cyber threats, especially the growing impact of generative AI on social engineering tactics.

The key findings in the February 2025 Threat Highlight Report include:

1. There is a surge in sophisticated cyber threats in February 2025, including an increase in ransomware attacks with new groups such as Anubis, Kraken, and Run Some Wares emerging, primarily targeting organizations with fewer than 200 employees.
2. There is a rising trend in malware-free, identity-based attacks that leverage AI and advanced social engineering techniques.
3. Notable incidents include the BeyondTrust supply chain compromise and the exploitation of vulnerabilities such as the Microsoft BYOVD flaw.
4. The threat landscape continues to evolve, with particular emphasis on the growing impact of generative AI on social engineering tactics.