H1 2025 attack distribution concentrates on the United States and public-sector knowledge institutions
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H1 2025 attack distribution concentrated on the United States and on government agencies, IT providers and research institutions, increasing exposure for public-sector and knowledge-intensive organizations. Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025 found the U.S. accounted for 24.8% of observed attacks, while those three sectors together represented 45% of incidents. The pattern matters because it shows sustained targeting of high-value institutional cohorts rather than isolated victimization.
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16.10.2025 17:00 2 articles · 9mo ago
H1 2025 attack distribution concentrates on the United States and public-sector knowledge institutions
Initial DisclosureBy the start of H1 2025, observed attacks were already clustering around U.S. targets and institutional sectors that handle sensitive services and data. That early concentration established the baseline for a sustained distribution trend across countries and sectors.
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