Google – Cybersecurity Forecast, 2025

Google Cloud Security has released its "Cybersecurity Forecast 2025," offering insights into anticipated cyber threats and trends. The report highlights the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by threat actors for sophisticated phishing, vishing, and social engineering attacks, as well as the creation of deepfakes for identity theft and fraud. State-sponsored actors from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are expected to remain active, engaging in espionage operations, cybercrime, and information operations aligned with their geopolitical interests. Ransomware and multifaceted extortion are projected to continue as major concerns, impacting various sectors and countries. Additionally, infostealer malware is anticipated to remain a significant threat, enabling data breaches and account compromises.