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Hacktivists Escalate Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in 2025

Hacktivists Escalate Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in 2025

First seen 22 Jan 2026, 02:59 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

In 2025, hacktivists evolved their tactics, moving beyond traditional DDoS attacks and website defacements to target critical infrastructure and conduct ransomware attacks. This trend began with Z-Pentest's targeting of industrial control systems in late 2024 and has continued to escalate, according to Cyble's 2025 Threat Landscape report.

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