Ransomware and Cyber Threat Insights 2025

This report is an annual analysis of ransomware and cyber threats, expanding on previous reports issued by GuidePoint Security’s Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT). It encompasses a broader scope of the cybercrime landscape, informed by data from numerous cybercrime response cases. The methodology section details the data collection process, emphasizing the challenges in validating information from publicly available resources. The report categorizes ransomware groups into six classifications based on their operational maturity, including Emerging, Ephemeral, Developing, Splinter, Rebrand, and Established. It highlights trends in ransomware activity, noting a minimal year-over-year growth in victim volume compared to previous years. The report also discusses the resilience of financially motivated cybercriminals and the diverse initial access vectors that continue to pose risks, particularly for small- to mid-sized businesses. The findings aim to provide a clearer understanding of the evolving threat landscape and the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts against cybercrime.