Threat Zone 2025: The Other Side

Threat Zone 2025: The Other Side

The research provides insights into underground resources and how they fuel cyber risks for organizations across Russia and other CIS countries
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BI.ZONE Threat Intelligence and BI.ZONE Digital Risk Protection present their joint research on underground resources to help companies identify and assess cyber threats.
Our experts have examined dozens of forums and Telegram channels, analyzing advertisements for widely used malware and vulnerability exploits. They have also identified booming sales of leaked databases and unauthorized access to Russian organizations.
This research outlines key underground market trends, offers real-world examples of threats, and provides the outlook for the dark web landscape. Our findings will allow organizations to stay one step ahead of potential attackers.
20%
of clusters targeting Russian companies use commercial malware
$10
starting price of hacked corporate accounts
Key takeaways
Early threat identification

Advertisement analysis helps to detect offers for access, leaked data, and signs of upcoming attacks before they occur

Understanding current threat landscape

Insights into underground resources reveal which systems and industries are most frequently targeted

Risk assessment

Awareness about the most sought-after data and access points enables more accurate risk assessment

Vulnerability management

Information about vulnerability exploits for sale helps security teams prioritize threat management within their infrastructures

Defense strategy development

Understanding underground market trends allows organizations to build long-term cybersecurity strategies tailored to real-world threats

Research overview
Our analysis covers advertisements across several categories, including:
Malware
Malware obfuscation
Vulnerability exploits
Access to organizations in Russia and other CIS countries
Data leak announcements
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