The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 has been marked by several disturbing trends that signal a fundamental shift in how threat actors operate. Global ransomware costs are projected to reach $57 billion annually in 2025, representing a staggering increase that breaks down to $4.8 billion per month and $156 million per day. The average cost of a ransomware attack has risen to between $5.5-6 million, marking a 7-17% increase from 2024