JPCERT Q1 2025 Report: Phishing, VPN Exploits & Cyber Threats

**Executive Summary:** The JPCERT/CC Q1 2025 report documents a sharp increase in phishing (5,267 cases, 87% of confirmed incidents), a 75% rise in website defacements, increased reconnaissance scans, and active exploitation of Ivanti Connect Secure (CVE-2025-0282) leading to persistent SPAWNCHIMERA infections—underscoring the need for rapid patching, improved detection of lateral movement, and strengthened domain/URL monitoring.