The underground cybercrime economy is evolving—fast. Ransomware attacks surged by nearly 25% in 2024, and data breaches increased by 43% SOTU. Using Bitsight’s extensive cyber data and AI, we’ve sifted through the deep and dark web to expose trends across three major cybercrimes—analyzing tens of thousands of underground posts to surface key insights. Explore cybercrime statistics from 2025 and beyond, updated monthly.
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In the past 12 months, there have been...
Cybercrime incidents per sector
Across these sectors, ransomware dominates while data breaches and hacktivism continue to rise, offering a snapshot of how the underground cybercrime economy is evolving. Go deeper to explore expanded insights and additional industries.
- Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc. Attacked By Anubis Ransomware Group
- Esposito Bros. Construction Ltd Attacked By Dragonforce Ransomware Group
- Peerson Audio Incorporated Attacked By Akira Ransomware Group
- Heavy Motions Inc Attacked By Dragonforce Ransomware Group
- Platinum Drywall Inc Attacked By Dragonforce Ransomware Group
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State of the Underground 2025
Ransomware is up. Credential leaks are rising quickly. Malware is diversifying. This year’s report drills into how cybercriminals are evolving—and what defenders must do to keep up. We analyzed millions of endpoints, credentials, and forums to expose the realities of the cyber underground in 2024. This isn’t theory—it’s what’s actually happening right now.
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