Cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region are evolving significantly, as highlighted in Group-IB's recently released High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2026. The report underscores a shift in attack strategies, revealing that supply chain cyber attacks are becoming a major concern, reshaping how organizations approach cybersecurity.
Group-IB's analysis indicates that in 2025, there were 263 instances of corporate access from the Asia-Pacific being sold on dark web platforms. These breaches are often exploited by initial access brokers, who sell the information for various malicious purposes, including espionage and extortion. The interconnected nature of modern business operations, involving numerous suppliers and IT services, creates vulnerabilities that traditional security measures may overlook.
CEO Dmitry Volkov pointed out that current cyber threats aren't isolated incidents but rather components of a larger ecosystem, where compromised access can affect thousands of victims. Additionally, the report emphasizes the risks posed by data leaks, with exposed credentials and internal communications potentially facilitating targeted attacks. The rise of malicious browser extensions and the exploitation of open-source software repositories further exacerbate these threats, underscoring the urgent need for organizations to adapt their security strategies accordingly.