Kaspersky Reveals Over 5 Million Cyberattacks on Pakistan in 2025

Pakistan witnessed over 5.3 million cyberattacks in just the first three quarters of 2025, according to a new report by cybersecurity giant Kaspersky, highlighting a rapid surge in ransomware, malware, and targeted APT operations.

Globally, cyberattacks have also hit record highs as threat actors expand operations across financial systems, telecom, government networks, and consumer devices.

Critical sectors such as energy, aviation, banking, and healthcare reported severe intrusions from organized cybercrime groups and state-backed attackers.

Experts say Pakistan, like many developing countries, is facing the impact of this global wave due to outdated infrastructure, low cybersecurity awareness, and expanding digital usage.

Kaspersky data and industry reports reveal Pakistan has been steadily targeted over the last two years:

This consistent rise has now peaked with the 5.3 million attacks in 2025, confirming a disturbing upward trend.

Kaspersky’s latest findings reveal:

A number of high-level APT groups targeted Pakistan:

A Kaspersky analyst noted,

“The increasing sophistication of cybercriminals demands stronger security practices and vigilance across all sectors in Pakistan.”

Kaspersky urged both users and organizations to take immediate precautions: