Welcome to SOCRadar’s Finance Industry Threat Landscape Report!
Explore the latest cyber threats targeting the global financial sector with SOCRadar’s Finance Industry Threat Landscape Report. This in-depth analysis provides insights into the most critical attack trends, the rising threats from the dark web, and the evolving tactics of threat actors targeting financial institutions.
Key Insights from the Financial Industry’s Cyber Threat Landscape:
- U.S. financial sector under attack: The United States remains the primary target for ransomware (60.47%) and stealer malware campaigns (18.81%), accounting for the highest share of malicious cyber activities (19.10%) worldwide.
- Dark web monetization at scale: 67.94% of underground market listings involve stolen data and databases, including 2.89 million exposed credentials and 90,428 credit card records, showing the commercialization of financial data.
- Ransomware’s evolving landscape: LockBit 3.0 dominates the sector (23.81%), yet 63.10% of ransomware attacks originate from various smaller groups, creating a highly fragmented attack surface.
- Stealer malware’s rise in emerging markets: South Asia and Latin America are increasingly targeted, with cybercriminals exploiting growing digital banking adoption and weaker security controls in these regions.
- The threat of access trading: 12.65% of dark web listings involve network access for sale, highlighting the maturity of underground cybercrime markets.
- Phishing remains a critical threat: Financial institutions and users are prime targets, with phishing campaigns leveraging fake websites, credential-stealing techniques, and deepfake-enhanced scams.
Why This Report Matters
The financial sector is one of the most lucrative targets for cybercriminals due to its high-value assets, sensitive data, and digital transformation efforts. Cybercriminals are utilizing dark web marketplaces, stealer logs, and ransomware operations to infiltrate financial institutions and monetize stolen information.
SOCRadar’s report provides a detailed breakdown of these evolving cyber threats, equipping security teams with actionable intelligence to:
- Monitor and mitigate emerging threats from the dark web.
- Strengthen defenses against ransomware, phishing, and credential-based attacks.
- Prioritize security investments based on the latest threat trends and attack techniques targeting financial institutions.
Get Started Today
Take control of your cybersecurity strategy with SOCRadar’s advanced threat intelligence solutions designed to protect financial organizations from today’s most sophisticated cyber threats:
- Dark Web Monitoring: Detect stolen credentials, leaked financial data, and unauthorized access sales before they lead to breaches.
- Ransomware Intelligence: Track threat actors and emerging ransomware trends to prevent disruptions.
- Phishing Detection & Response: Identify and stop fraudulent financial scams before they impact your business.
Download the full report now to protect your financial organization from emerging cyber threats.
Welcome to SOCRadar’s Finance Industry Threat Landscape Report!
Explore the latest cyber threats targeting the global financial sector with SOCRadar’s Finance Industry Threat Landscape Report. This in-depth analysis provides insights into the most critical attack trends, the rising threats from the dark web, and the evolving tactics of threat actors targeting financial institutions.
Key Insights from the Financial Industry’s Cyber Threat Landscape:
- U.S. financial sector under attack: The United States remains the primary target for ransomware (60.47%) and stealer malware campaigns (18.81%), accounting for the highest share of malicious cyber activities (19.10%) worldwide.
- Dark web monetization at scale: 67.94% of underground market listings involve stolen data and databases, including 2.89 million exposed credentials and 90,428 credit card records, showing the commercialization of financial data.
- Ransomware’s evolving landscape: LockBit 3.0 dominates the sector (23.81%), yet 63.10% of ransomware attacks originate from various smaller groups, creating a highly fragmented attack surface.
- Stealer malware’s rise in emerging markets: South Asia and Latin America are increasingly targeted, with cybercriminals exploiting growing digital banking adoption and weaker security controls in these regions.
- The threat of access trading: 12.65% of dark web listings involve network access for sale, highlighting the maturity of underground cybercrime markets.
- Phishing remains a critical threat: Financial institutions and users are prime targets, with phishing campaigns leveraging fake websites, credential-stealing techniques, and deepfake-enhanced scams.
Why This Report Matters
The financial sector is one of the most lucrative targets for cybercriminals due to its high-value assets, sensitive data, and digital transformation efforts. Cybercriminals are utilizing dark web marketplaces, stealer logs, and ransomware operations to infiltrate financial institutions and monetize stolen information.
SOCRadar’s report provides a detailed breakdown of these evolving cyber threats, equipping security teams with actionable intelligence to:
- Monitor and mitigate emerging threats from the dark web.
- Strengthen defenses against ransomware, phishing, and credential-based attacks.
- Prioritize security investments based on the latest threat trends and attack techniques targeting financial institutions.
Get Started Today
Take control of your cybersecurity strategy with SOCRadar’s advanced threat intelligence solutions designed to protect financial organizations from today’s most sophisticated cyber threats:
- Dark Web Monitoring: Detect stolen credentials, leaked financial data, and unauthorized access sales before they lead to breaches.
- Ransomware Intelligence: Track threat actors and emerging ransomware trends to prevent disruptions.
- Phishing Detection & Response: Identify and stop fraudulent financial scams before they impact your business.
Download the full report now to protect your financial organization from emerging cyber threats.
