KELA Group's State of Cybercrime 2026 Report

Threats and predictions covering the global cybercrime landscape.

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The report reveals a record surge in cybercrime activity in 2025, including 2.86 billion compromised credentials and a 45% rise in ransomware. Topics covered include:

 

·       State-sponsored cyber operations across Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Iran, US-China, and North Korea

·       Ransomware evolving beyond extortion — used by nation-state actors as cover for data theft and strategic disruption

·       Supply chain and identity-based attacks fueled by stolen credentials and infostealer malware

·       AI-driven campaign execution, including "vibe hacking" techniques observed in state-sponsored operations

·       A surge in hacktivism and a rise in active ransomware groups

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