Cybercrime-as-a-Service stories

Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.

Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.

Criminals are using Kubernetes and cloud-native tools to rapidly scale phishing-as-a-service, targeting Gmail, Facebook and Microsoft O365.

HP reports a surge in convincing fake software updates and staged prompts that trick users into installing stealthy, rapidly evolving malware.

AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.

Agentic AI networks could let cybercriminals automate attacks at relentless scale, forcing security teams into a new AI-driven arms race.

Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.

Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.

Netcraft reports a surge in AI-driven phishing, quishing, and brand impersonation attacks, pushing firms to boost cyber defences before 2025.

Retailers face a surge in cyber-attacks as weak defences and lapses in multi-factor authentication make them prime targets for criminals seeking valuable data.

As cybercriminals gear up for 2025, expect bolder attacks and a shift towards more specialised, sophisticated threat tactics according to new predictions.

Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.

Experts are urging change in digital investments to balance costs and ensure security, as Australian firms are facing economic hurdles and rising cyber threats.

Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).

Findings from Check Point's new report reveal a concerning trend as cybercrime grows increasingly well-managed and accessible.

Amateur cybercriminals (or anyone with a grudge), can execute spam attacks, steal people’s identities, and more.