KELA Group's State of Cybercrime 2026 Report

Threats and predictions covering the global cybercrime landscape.

State of Cybercrime 2026 report cover showing emerging threats and predictions with world map threat visualization

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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