Hackers hunt passwords: Theft explodes 800%

Cyberattacks accelerated at a staggering pace in the first half of 2025, with credential theft, data breaches, and ransomware all climbing to record highs.

According to Flashpoint’s latest Global Threat Report, identity theft driven by inexpensive, widely available information-stealing malware has become the go-to entry point for threat actors worldwide.

The data reveals a troubling trend: credential theft is up 800%, data breaches have increased 235%, and ransomware attacks have surged 179% since the start of the year.

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