<ul><li>Asia-Pacific (APAC) is witnessing a significant increase in system intrusion attacks, which have become the dominant threat pattern in the region according to data from the 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report by Verizon Business.</li><li>System intrusion attacks in APAC are rising to 83% of all breaches as cybercriminals employ more sophisticated methods to gain sustained access into organizational systems, allowing for various malicious activities like deploying ransomware, data theft, and maintaining covert access.</li><li>In contrast, social engineering attacks are declining in prevalence, dropping to 20% of breaches in 2024, while basic web application attacks have also decreased. This trend indicates improved security measures and awareness among organizations in APAC.</li><li>Malware remains the primary tactic in attacks, with ransomware accounting for 51% of breaches in 2024. Stolen credentials are also widely used in APAC breaches, showing a trend towards more sophisticated and high-impact methods by cybercriminals.</li></ul>

System Intrusion Rises to Dominance in APAC Threat Landscape

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