The APAC region experienced the most attacks in 2024, accounting for 34% of all incidents investigated, according to IBM’s 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.
- Asia-Pacific region sees a 13% increase in attacks. Asia-Pacific (APAC) experienced the largest share of incidents in 2024 (34%). This underscores APAC’s growing exposure to cyberthreats, likely due to its critical role in global supply chains and its position as a technology and manufacturing hub.
Equipped with advanced tools, threat actors are increasingly using compromised log-in credentials rather than brute-force hacking. The damage they inflict continues to grow as the global average cost of a data breach hit a record $4.88 million in 2024.