Understanding today's digital threats is your first line of defense. Learn about the most prevalent security risks and how to protect yourself and your data.
Our security experts continuously monitor global cyber threats. Here's the current state of various security risks.
Last updated: May 4, 2025 - Threat levels are assessed based on frequency, impact, and current exploit activity
Learn about the most prevalent security threats, how to identify them, and what steps you can take to protect yourself.
Deceptive attempts to steal sensitive information by disguising as trustworthy entities through emails, messages, or fake websites.
Malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption, effectively holding data hostage until a ransom is paid.
Attempts to crack or steal passwords through various methods including brute force, dictionary attacks, and credential stuffing.
Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, including viruses, worms, and trojans.
Psychological manipulation techniques that trick people into revealing confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.
Attacks where a malicious actor secretly intercepts and possibly alters communications between two parties who believe they are directly communicating.
Current data on the prevalence and impact of various security threats worldwide.
$4.35M
Global average in 2025
207 Days
Global average in 2025
32.4%
Of users click on phishing links
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