US Accounts for 44% of Cyber Attacks; Financial Gain Targets Public Administration

A 2025 trend report highlights a surge in global cyber attacks, with the U.S. accounting for 44% of 1,468 tracked incidents and financial gain driving most activity (1,013 cases). Public administration, healthcare, and finance are the most targeted sectors, while attackers increasingly use phishing, ransomware, and data theft—often enhanced by generative AI. The report urges adoption of zero-trust, MFA, regular security audits, and robust incident response plans amid a landscape where 59% of businesses suffered successful attacks in the past year.