02/24/2026
Cybersecurity
The cyberthreat landscape didn't just evolve in 2025—it intensified. Ransomware activity spiked, driven by attackers who have moved beyond single exploits to combine multiple attack vectors for maximum impact.
The surge in victim counts wasn't about better encryption; it was about better access. Adversaries focused on stealing credentials and exploiting trusted workflows to strike faster.
Key Drivers of the 2025 Surge:
• Supply Chain Risks: Attacks on public package registries and CI/CD pipelines proved that MSPs inherit the risks of their entire software ecosystem.
• Social Engineering 2.0: "ClickFix" campaigns tricked users into bypassing their own security controls, making human error a top access method.
• VPN Vulnerabilities: Legacy MFA and weak credentials allowed groups like Akira to breeze past perimeter defenses and deploy ransomware with minimal dwell time.
• AI-Enhanced Crime: AI lowered the barrier to entry, enabling convincing deepfakes, polished phishing lures, and rapid malware development.
Strategic Response Defending against this converged threat requires a layered approach. OIT IT Services has had to prioritize identity security, harden remote access, and implement aggressive application controls.
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