H1 2025 attack distribution concentrates on the United States and public-sector knowledge institutions
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H1 2025 attack distribution concentrated on the United States and on government agencies, IT providers and research institutions, increasing exposure for public-sector and knowledge-intensive organizations. Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025 found the U.S. accounted for 24.8% of observed attacks, while those three sectors together represented 45% of incidents. The pattern matters because it shows sustained targeting of high-value institutional cohorts rather than isolated victimization.
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16.10.2025 17:00 2 articles · 7mo ago
H1 2025 attack distribution concentrates on the United States and public-sector knowledge institutions
Initial DisclosureBy the start of **H1 2025**, observed attacks were already clustering around **U.S. targets** and institutional sectors that handle sensitive services and data. That early concentration established the baseline for a sustained distribution trend across countries and sectors.
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- AI Attacks Surge as Microsoft Process 100 Trillion Signals Daily — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 16.10.2025 17:00
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