What cyber threats to expect in 2025?

In 2025, there will be an increase in attacks on Android devices and the use of artificial intelligence. This was reported by cybersecurity experts from F.A.C.C.T. They outlined the cyber threats that are expected to be most relevant in 2025 and pose the greatest danger. According to their forecast, there will be a rise in hacker attacks targeting mobile devices running Android, as well as attacks using artificial intelligence (AI).

In the context of geopolitical instability in 2025, experts predict an increase in attacks on Russian governmental and commercial organizations, including critical information infrastructure (CII) and defense sector enterprises. Financial motivations for cybercriminals will be closely intertwined with political motives, making their actions even more dangerous.

There will also be a rise in attacks targeting partners of major companies, such as IT integrators and software developers. This will allow criminals to use legitimate credentials to gain access to corporate networks of their clients and inflict greater damage.

F.A.C.C.T. analysts report an increase in malware for Android and the emergence of new versions of old malware, making these devices even more vulnerable.

With the spread of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in security systems, cybercriminals will seek ways to bypass this protection through phishing, aiming to gain access to protected systems and accounts.

New methods of fraud and modifications of existing ones, such as attacks via messengers and networks of fake files, are expected to emerge.

There will be a rise in AI-driven attacks, including the creation of deepfakes, phishing automation, and vulnerability discovery. Experts predict that AI will play a key role in cyberattacks, allowing criminals to create more convincing fake images and refine their vulnerability search methods.

Archives will remain a popular tool for spreading malware through phishing emails, but their obfuscation methods will continuously evolve.

With the growing availability of malicious software, cyberattacks will become even more diverse and complex. The greatest threat comes from spyware programs that provide criminals with access to various scenarios, including blackmail and more advanced attacks.