Welcome to SOCRadar’s 2025 USA Threat Landscape Report – CEO Brief!

The United States remains a prime target for cybercriminals, with threat actors focusing on its critical industries, public institutions, and digital infrastructure. SOCRadar’s 2025 USA Threat Landscape Report – CEO Brief presents strategic insights into the most pressing cybersecurity threats, empowering executives to make informed decisions that protect business continuity, reputation, and compliance.

Key Cybersecurity Insights for Business Leaders:

• Dark Web Threats Are US-Focused: Nearly 90% of observed dark web activity exclusively targets US entities, underscoring America’s significance in global cybercrime due to its economic importance and rich data environments.

• Top Targeted Industries: The Information sector (11.35%), Finance & Insurance (10.90%), and Public Administration (9.64%) lead in dark web exposure, followed closely by Retail and Healthcare—highlighting the risk to data-intensive and critical service providers.

• Fragmented Ransomware Landscape: RansomHub (10.57%), PLAY (9.54%), and Akira (7.76%) lead ransomware activities, but over 70% of attacks come from a dispersed range of actors, complicating threat prediction and defense.

• Credential Theft from Major Platforms: Stealer logs show high rates of compromised data from platforms like Reddit (25.61%), Bing (15.08%), and Instagram (14.27%), reflecting cybercriminals’ interest in platforms with broad user bases.

Why This Report Matters for CEOs:

The cyber threat environment in the US is complex and rapidly evolving. With ransomware groups and data theft operations growing more sophisticated, executive leadership must prioritize cybersecurity as a strategic imperative.

SOCRadar’s report offers:

• Early visibility into sector-specific cyber threats.

• Strategic intelligence to guide cybersecurity investments.

• Actionable recommendations to enhance regulatory compliance and resilience.

Secure Your Enterprise with Intelligence-Driven Cyber Defense:

• Dark Web Monitoring: Uncover stolen credentials and prevent data exposure.

• Ransomware Intelligence: Monitor threat group activity to reduce business disruption.

• Phishing Detection: Safeguard executive teams and financial operations from fraud.

Download the full report today to protect your organization from tomorrow’s cyber threats.