Hacktivists are expanding their tactics to increasingly target critical infrastructure, with 31% of their attacks in the second quarter of 2025 involving industrial control systems, access-based attacks, and data breaches. This marks an increase from 29% in the first quarter. Z-Pentest, a Russia-linked group, leads these efforts with 38 ICS attacks in the second quarter, reflecting a 150% increase. The trend aligns with rising geopolitical tensions, necessitating a stronger defense strategy integrating operational and IT technologies to secure critical sectors.
In the second quarter of 2025, 31% of hacktivist attacks included industrial control system (ICS) attacks, access-based attacks, and data breaches, up from 29% in the first quarter.
Z-Pentest's consistent targeting of critical infrastructure, with 38 ICS attacks, represents a 150% increase from the previous quarter, suggesting an organized campaign approach.
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