Welcome to SOCRadar’s North America Threat Landscape Report’ CEO Brief!

North America’s digital economy is growing fast, but so are cyber threats targeting key sectors. SOCRadar’s 2025 North America Threat Landscape Report delivers strategic insights for business leaders, spotlighting the region’s most critical risks—from dark web activity to phishing and ransomware—helping executives make informed security decisions.

Key Cybersecurity Insights for Business Leaders:

• U.S. Faces the Most Threats: The United States accounts for over 82% of dark web threat activity, signaling a massive digital footprint and attractive targets for threat actors.

• Data & Credentials are the Top Targets: Stolen data (59.36%) and access credentials (30.51%) dominate dark web listings, underlining the urgency of securing sensitive information.

• Ransomware Hits the U.S. Hardest: 88.5% of reported ransomware attacks target U.S. entities, demanding greater focus on prevention, response, and recovery strategies.

• Phishing Targets Public and Info Sectors: Public administration (18.75%) and information services (17.53%) face the most phishing threats, reflecting attackers’ focus on high-value data and infrastructure.

Why This Report Matters for CEOs:

North American enterprises are prime cybercrime targets due to their size, digital presence, and financial value. This report enables CEOs to assess risk, prioritize cybersecurity investments, and ensure regulatory compliance in an evolving threat environment.

Take Strategic Action:

• Make cybersecurity a board-level priority.

• Support cross-functional security initiatives and workforce training.

• Invest in threat intelligence to detect risks early and act decisively.

Download the full report now to safeguard your business from the threats shaping North America’s digital future.