Check Point Software attributes rise in attacks to cross-border conflicts

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Cyberattacks against companies and government agencies reached record levels in 2025, according to a report by Check Point Software Technologies. © Reuters

NEW DELHI — Cyberattacks continued to increase globally last year, with companies and government agencies facing 18% more attacks on average than the previous year and nearly 70% more than in 2023, according to a recent industry report that warned the Asia-Pacific region is especially vulnerable, particularly educational institutions in India and the computer hardware and semiconductor industries in Taiwan and China.