The Software industry comprises companies that develop, sell, and deploy software products and services (including SaaS, PaaS, and on-prem solutions).
Overview
The Software industry comprises companies that develop, sell, and deploy software products and services (including SaaS, PaaS, and on-prem solutions). It is a high-value cybersecurity target due to credentialed access, cloud reliance, and complex supply chains, making it especially vulnerable to phishing-driven breaches, AI-enabled attacker capabilities, and evolving security leadership dynamics across industries.
Related Threat Clusters
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389% Increase in Account Breaches Driven by Phishing Services in 2025
eSentire reported a significant rise in account compromises in 2025, with email-led intrusions linked to credential theft. The research, based on data from over 2,000 customers, indicated that account compromise…
4 articles · Updated January 16, 2026 -
AI-Driven Exploits Challenge Cybersecurity Teams in 2025
In 2025, cybersecurity teams are facing rapid emergence of new vulnerabilities due to AI-generated code and cloud sprawl. Supply chain compromises have impacted critical services, while AI-assisted exploit development…
2 articles · Updated November 10, 2025 -
AI-Driven Cyber Threats Prompt Response from Over 3,000 Security Teams
In 2025, the rapid emergence of new cybersecurity vulnerabilities has been exacerbated by AI-generated code and supply chain compromises affecting critical services like transport and manufacturing. More than 3,000…
2 articles · Updated November 10, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches — Securitybrief.Au · January 16, 2026
- As AI enables bad actors, how are 3,000+ teams responding? — Theregister · November 10, 2025
- Tips for CISOs switching between industries — Csoonline · October 30, 2025