Nordic Threat Landscape Report 2024: Ransomware, Phishing, and Dark Web Insights

As a digital hub of innovation and economic stability, the Nordic Region—comprising Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—has become a focal point for cyber threats. With thriving industries such as finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology, the region’s digital transformation has brought efficiency and growth but has also heightened exposure to sophisticated cyber risks. These threats pose critical challenges to infrastructure, national security, and economic resilience.

Nordic Threat Landscape Report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving cyber threat landscape in the Nordic Region, leveraging SOCRadar’s comprehensive intelligence to empower organizations with actionable insights. Below are the key findings and insights:

Nordic Threat Landscape Report

Key Insights

1. Dark Web Activity
   In 2024, Nordic countries were referenced in 343 Dark Web posts, with Sweden accounting for 41.11% of the activity. Denmark followed at 23.62%, and Norway at 16.91%. The Finance and Insurance industry was the most targeted, representing 15.32% of threats, followed by Information Technology at 11.80% and Retail Trade at 9.68%.
2. Ransomware Threats
   Ransomware attacks remain a significant concern, with 105 incidents targeting Nordic organizations. Sweden led with 49.52% of attacks, while the Manufacturing industry was disproportionately affected, representing 36.36% of incidents. Other impacted industries include Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (18.18%) and Professional Services (13.64%).
3. Phishing Attacks
   Nordic enterprises faced 3,494 phishing attacks in 2024. Finland was the most targeted country, accounting for 38.40% of incidents, followed by Sweden at 25.95%. The Information Services industry faced the highest exposure, representing 29.08% of all phishing attacks.
4. DDoS Activity
   The region experienced 145,613 DDoS attacks in 2024. Sweden recorded the largest multi-vector attack, encompassing 25 vectors with a peak bandwidth of 431.31 Gbps. Norway saw the highest throughput at 45.41 Mpps, emphasizing the scale and sophistication of these attacks.
5. Stealer Log Risks
   Data from SOCRadar revealed 74,181 email/password combinations, 29,677 password hashes, 13,351 victim IPs, and 6,119 credit card entries linked to stealer malware victims in the region. Denmark led with 28.77% of compromised credentials, followed by Sweden (10.80%) and Finland (10.54%).

Why You Need This Report

SOCRadar’s Nordic Threat Landscape Report 2024 offers critical insights for businesses and governments to:

• Strengthen cybersecurity defenses against ransomware, phishing, and DDoS attacks.
• Mitigate risks arising from Dark Web activities and data compromises.
• Build a resilient digital ecosystem through proactive intelligence and advanced monitoring.

With SOCRadar’s Threat Intelligence solutions, organizations can stay ahead of emerging threats and secure their digital assets.

Unlock the full report now to equip your organization with the tools to navigate the complex cyber threat landscape of the Nordic Region.