2025 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report

The 2025 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report is here!

Cyberthreats are evolving—ransomware, malware, and AI-powered phishing are more sophisticated than ever. Are you prepared?

Stay ahead of cyberthreats with data-driven insights

Stay protected with critical insights on the latest malware, ransomware, and phishing trends.

  • Malware infections are surging—take proactive action!

    Reassess your security strategy for the new era of cyber risk: Business malware infections have spiked 28.49%!

  • AI-powered threats demand AI-powered security

    Attackers now use AI and large language models (LLMs) to craft hyper-realistic phishing attacks. Your defenses need to be just as smart.

  • The malware hotspots you overlook

    37% of consumer malware hides in the downloads folder, and 13% on the desktop. Learn how attackers exploit everyday habits.

  • Ransomware won’t rest. Neither should your security.

    LockBit and other RaaS groups persist despite takedowns. Law enforcement is making a dent, but ransomware remains a major threat.

2025’s biggest cyberthreats uncovered

Explore shifting cyberattack tactics: AI-driven phishing deceives more users, as malware infections surges and ransomware rebounds. Stay ahead with key insights.

  • 28%

    more malware infections.

  • 300%

    more infections in Europe than the U.S.

  • 37%

    of malware hides in downloads folder.

Phishing gets personal

Phishing attacks are shifting away from traditional “spray-and-pray” tactics, with a notable decline in URL and text-based email threats. This trend suggests that cybercriminals are moving toward more sophisticated, highly targeted attacks rather than mass-distributed schemes.

Troy Gill
Sr. Manager, Threat Research, OpenText

Don’t fall behind—stay ahead of cyberthreats

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