Cyber Attacks Reach Record Levels in 2025 as AI Accelerates Threat Landscape, Says Check Point Report.

Check Point Software's 2026 Cyber Security Report shows global attacks reached record levels, with 1,968 attacks per week in 2025, a 70% increase from 2023. AI is driving the threat landscape, enabling attackers to move faster, scale more easily, and operate across multiple attack surfaces simultaneously. The report highlights a shift toward integrated, multi-channel attack campaigns combining human deception with machine-speed automation. Key findings include AI-driven attacks becoming more autonomous, ransomware operations scaling, and social engineering expanding beyond email.