Gerard Chukwu of Critical Start analyzed H2 2025 cybersecurity trends, noting that manufacturing has become the most targeted industry, followed by banking and healthcare. Key threat actors like Killin, Akira, and InkRansom typically strike midweek during US business hours, with activity peaking in July and August.
To counter rising AI-enabled attacks and supply chain compromises, the report recommends prioritizing identity management, ransomware detection, and network segmentation. Critical Start’s SOC emphasizes staying current with threat intelligence and robust incident response to mitigate these evolving social engineering and technical threats.