The 2025 Threat Hunting Report shows adversaries accelerating attacks with 81% of intrusions malware-free and interactive intrusions up 27% year-over-year. eCrime dominated with 73% of activity, while cloud intrusions surged 136% in early 2025, driven by China-nexus actors. Vishing already surpassed 2024 totals midyear, and government sector intrusions rose 185%. Adversaries increasingly weaponize GenAI for phishing, malware, and disinformation, with DPRK’s FAMOUS CHOLLIMA using AI for large-scale insider threats. Threat hunters observed China’s GLACIAL PANDA in stealthy telecom campaigns. Recommendations stress AI-powered defenses, phishing-resistant MFA, CNAPP adoption, and adversary-centric vulnerability management.

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