Proton’s Data Breach Observatory has uncovered 300 million stolen credentials on dark web markets, with nearly half containing passwords. This massive exposure reveals why stolen credentials have become attackers’ weapon of choice and what it means for the future of digital security.
The manufacturing industry has become ransomware attackers’ primary target, accounting for more than one-fifth of all incidents during July-September 2025. Meanwhile, overall ransomware attacks have skyrocketed 335% since 2020, with data theft becoming nearly universal in disclosed cases.
Global ransomware activity surged to unprecedented levels during the third quarter of 2025, with manufacturing companies absorbing the heaviest impact, according to recent cybersecurity analysis. BlackFog’s State of Ransomware report covering July through September reveals that publicly disclosed attacks increased by 36% compared to the same period last year, representing a staggering 335% rise since Q3 2020.
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Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report reveals ClickFix attacks have become cybercriminals’ preferred initial access method, accounting for nearly half of all attacks. These social engineering schemes trick users into executing malicious commands themselves, rendering traditional phishing protections ineffective. Security analysts suggest behavioral changes and enhanced monitoring as primary defenses against this growing threat.
Microsoft has identified a dramatic surge in social engineering attacks known as ClickFix, with the technique now accounting for nearly half of all initial network access attempts by threat actors. According to reports from the tech giant’s 2025 Digital Defense Report, ClickFix campaigns have evolved into cybercriminals’ preferred method for bypassing security measures by manipulating user behavior rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities.
