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Retail Sector Emerges as Prime Cyberattack Target Across Middle East and Africa

Cybersecurity researchers document surprising targeting patterns across Middle Eastern and African retail sectors. Small to medium retailers face particularly intense pressure from financially motivated hackers seeking quick profits through stolen payment data and ransomware schemes.

Retail Industry Under Sustained Cyber Assault

Despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and advanced threats to critical infrastructure, the retail sector has emerged as one of the most frequently targeted industries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to recent threat intelligence reports. Cybersecurity firm SOCRadar’s annual “MEA Threat Landscape Report” indicates that retailers face attack volumes comparable to or exceeding those targeting telecommunications and banking sectors, presenting a counterintuitive finding in a region typically associated with politically motivated cyber operations.

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Cyber Crisis Management Market Set to Double by 2032 Amid Rising Global Threats

The cyber crisis management market is experiencing explosive growth as organizations worldwide confront increasingly sophisticated digital threats. According to new analysis, the sector is projected to nearly double in value over the next decade, fueled by rising attack frequency and regulatory pressures.

Market Expansion Driven by Escalating Cyber Threats

The global cyber crisis management market is positioned for substantial growth, with analysts projecting it will expand from $3.9 billion in 2024 to approximately $7.3 billion by 2032. According to market reports, this represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.21% from 2025 through 2032, reflecting the increasing priority organizations are placing on cybersecurity resilience.

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Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity at Risk as Information Sharing Law Expires

Critical infrastructure operators face heightened cybersecurity risks as a key information sharing law remains unapproved. Industry leaders warn the lapse creates legal uncertainty that could impede coordinated defense against sophisticated threats targeting utility systems.

Growing Cyber Threats Target Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure sectors are facing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while a key information sharing law remains expired, according to industry reports. Security experts indicate adversaries are now focusing on operational technology and industrial control systems where they can potentially disrupt essential services.

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Ransomware Incidents Surge 36% in Q3 2025, Reaching Record Highs Across Industries

Global ransomware attacks reached unprecedented levels in the third quarter of 2025, with 270 publicly disclosed incidents representing a 36% year-over-year increase. The manufacturing and healthcare sectors bore the brunt of attacks as cybercriminals targeted everything from major corporations to childcare facilities.

Ransomware Epidemic Worsens as Q3 Attacks Spike 36%

Global cyberattacks involving ransomware reached alarming new heights during the third quarter of 2025, with publicly disclosed incidents jumping 36% compared to the same period last year, according to reports from cybersecurity firm BlackFog. The analysis reveals 270 confirmed attacks between July and September, marking a staggering 335% increase since Q3 2020.