Radware 2025 Global Threat Analysis Report

The year 2024 underscored a clear trajectory: cyberthreats are not only proliferating but becoming more adept at circumventing traditional defenses. From massive volumetric DDoS campaigns to Layer 7 attacks that exploit newly discovered vulnerabilities, the scope of DDoS alone has expanded far beyond the capability of older, static protections. Concurrently, hacktivist collectives showcased unprecedented levels of coordination, while web application and API threats continued to multiply under the weight of complex infrastructures and widespread reliance on third-party components. Bad bots and AI-powered cybercrime have redefined what is possible in terms of evasion, automation and destructive potential.

With these developments come significant implications for every sector: finance, telecommunications, government, e-commerce and beyond. The confluence of political motivations, advanced technology and criminal innovation creates a dynamic threat environment that demands equally dynamic defense strategies. Organizations must not only adopt layered protection strategies but also invest in ongoing risk assessments, cyberthreat intelligence and employee education to stay one step ahead of adversaries. By recognizing and preparing for the realities of 2024's threat landscape, stakeholders can better safeguard their operations, assets and reputations in the years to come.