Top 10 Cyber-Attacks of 2025
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Publish Date: 2026-02-13 05:33:50
Source Domain: www.infosecurity-magazine.com
Summary:
The article highlights major cyber-attack incidents in 2025, emphasizing both high-profile and large-scale disruptions. It underscores the rise in creative, often unsophisticated, methods to breach systems, ranging from sophisticated ransomware campaigns to software supply chain attacks perpetrated by both cybercriminals and state-sponsored groups. Key incidents included attacks on Oracle’s E-Business Suite by the Clop group, exposing data from companies like GlobalLogic and Barts Health. Another significant event was the ransomware attack on Japanese brewery Asahi, which compromised personal information of over two million people and led to operational shutdowns. The UK’s Jaguar Land Rover also faced severe disruptions due to a cyberattack, with estimated financial repercussions of £1.9bn affecting numerous organizations. The article further recounts breaches targeting Salesforce customers, exploitation of SharePoint vulnerabilities, and ransomware attacks affecting airlines like Qantas, WestJet, and Hawaiian Airlines. Other notable incidents involved high-profile retail companies such as Marks & Spencer and Co-op, showcasing a widespread trend. The crypto sector was not left behind, with the Bybit hack becoming the largest in history, fueling numerous phishing campaigns and scams, and PowerSchool’s ransom payment to protect student data.
Key Points:
- Ransomware groups and collectives of hackers exploited vulnerabilities in large enterprises and globally recognized brands.
- Supply chain attacks became prevalent, with adversaries leveraging vulnerabilities in corporate and open-source software to reach various victims.
- Significant incidents included attacks on Oracle’s E-Business Suite, the Asahi brewery in Japan, and Jaguar Land Rover in the UK.
