SOCRadar APAC Threat Landscape Report: Gain insight into threats and trends from the APAC region

Understanding local cybersecurity issues is more important than ever in an era where cyberthreats are rapidly evolving. That’s why we’re pleased to offer the “APAC Regional Threat Landscape Report,” which provides an overview of the cybersecurity challenges businesses in the region faced in 2023 and 2024.

The goal of this in-depth research is to identify threat vectors unique to the APAC region and the organizations operating there, including phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, and dark web activity.

SOCRadar Report on the APAC Threat Landscape

Emerging Dark Web Threats

The dark web continues to be a haven for criminal activity, including hacking services and illicit trade. Our research highlights the types of data being sold and reveals the latest trends in dark web risks. An alarming concentration on the manufacturing sector is revealed by our exploration of dark web forums. This section of the report analyzes these illicit activities and highlights key events, such as recent data breaches that have damaged organizations in the region.

The pace on Dark Web forums is quite high. By following the news daily, SOCRadar gets the latest information to help us protect our customers. You can also try our Dark Web Monitoring module to find out what threats are talking about you, share tools that target your systems and more.

Dark Web Intelligence Module

Latest developments in the world of ransomware

Ransomware attacks have increased globally, severely impacting businesses’ operations and finances. Our research provides an in-depth analysis of recent ransomware operations targeting the APAC region, the most prominent attackers, and the most vulnerable industries. The manufacturing sector is set to become the top target for ransomware attacks in 2023 and 2024. Our research includes notable incidents involving high-profile groups such as Lockbit 3.0, ALPHV (BlackCat), and 8Base. The research provides an analysis of the operational techniques of these ransomware gangs, detailing their advanced tactics and the significant impact they have on their victims.

Our Ransomware Intelligence tool under the Operational Intelligence module presents the latest information about Ransomware threats, threat actor TTPs and the necessary IOCs. You can try it and learn more about the threats targeting your region or industry.

Ransomware Intelligence Module

Latest news on phishing attacks and stealer logs

An in-depth investigation into phishing techniques and Stealer Log data is also presented in our research. Our report dives into the numbers around stealer logs and shows what cybercriminals are mainly trading on dark web forums. On the other hand, phishing still remains one of the most common and effective cyber attack vectors. Even if you develop your cybersecurity structure, a malicious email can make them all obsolete.

In this report, we analyze the latest trends in phishing attacks targeting the APAC region. We highlight the top domains from the APAC region and describe how attackers are using phishing tactics and credentials obtained from thief logs to access and steal private information.

Our Identity & Access Intelligence module deploys stealer logs. You can use it and see what information has been stolen from your organization and where the stealer malware is located so you can get rid of it.

Identity and access intelligence module

Analysis of DDoS attacks targeting the APAC region

Operational disruption can cost millions of dollars. It is vital to take the necessary steps to protect your organization from DDoS attacks. Our research highlights the threats that DDoS attacks pose year-round, and provides organizations with valuable insights and strategies to effectively mitigate these cybersecurity risks.

Strategic insights for the future

Our research not only identifies the threats, but also provides practical advice and insights to strengthen your cybersecurity defenses. From improving your security posture to putting advanced threat detection technology into practice, we offer useful guidance to help you stay ahead of hackers.

SOCRadar translates these findings into actionable, strategic recommendations to improve the cybersecurity structure of local organizations against cyber threats. This report is an essential tool for cybersecurity professionals and provides the necessary insights to navigate the complex threat landscape.