APAC Threat Landscape Report’s CEO Brief

Key Cybersecurity Insights for Business Leaders

• Emerging Economies Lead Dark Web Exposure: Indonesia (10.12%) and India (6.80%) top regional dark web activity, reflecting rapid digital growth and expanding attack surfaces.
• Government and Data-Rich Sectors Are Primary Targets: Public Administration leads with 18.12%, followed by Information (8.90%) and Finance and Insurance (8.52%).
• Ransomware Focuses on Wealthier Economies: Japan (28.52%) and Australia (24.33%) together account for over half of ransomware activity, showing attackers prioritize high-return targets.
• Financial Ecosystems Drive Phishing Campaigns: Banking, Finance, and Cryptocurrency-related sectors together account for over 28% of phishing activity.
• Singapore Is the Primary Phishing Target: 61.22% of phishing activity is concentrated on Singapore, highlighting its role as a regional financial hub.
• Phishing Targets a Wide Range of Industries: Information Services (12.57%), Banking (11.59%), and government-related sectors dominate, but attacks are broadly distributed.

Why This Report Matters for CEOs

Cyber risk across APAC directly impacts financial performance, regulatory compliance, and customer trust. The clear divide between opportunistic data theft in emerging markets and targeted ransomware campaigns in developed economies creates a complex risk environment for organizations operating across the region. Executives must approach cybersecurity as a strategic priority, ensuring investments align with evolving threats and support long-term business resilience.