August 2025 saw one of the busiest months in global cyber activity. Ransomware groups, hacktivists, and state-backed actors hit critical sectors including government, finance, healthcare, telecom, and manufacturing. Attackers made use of unpatched flaws in Citrix, Trend Micro, SAP, Microsoft Office, and cloud services to steal data, disrupt systems, and push espionage campaigns.
Ransomware alone accounted for more than 300 victims worldwide. India faced a rise in healthcare data leaks, financial fraud, and retaliatory cyber strikes. The report highlights how these threats are spreading across regions and industries, and why faster patching and stronger defense are now more important than ever.
To read the complete threat report, download the August 2025 threat report.