A new report by S-RM and FGS Global, highlighted by TechPinas, reveals that ransomware attacks in Asia-Pacific surged 59% in 2025, with East and Southeast Asia recording a 71% increase—the fastest globally. The report draws from over 800 incidents handled globally by S-RM last year.
The report warns that while businesses increasingly adopt AI for efficiency, cybercriminals are leveraging AI to accelerate attacks, create personalized extortion, and exploit vulnerabilities introduced by AI systems.
Experts note that ransomware incidents now involve more than technical disruption, as attackers weaponize stricter data privacy regulations and media exposure to pressure organizations during negotiations and crisis response.