META & Pakistan Intelligence Insights Report, December 2025
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META & Pakistan Intelligence Insights Report, December 2025

The Group-IB Intelligence Insights Report – December 2025 delivers a data-driven overview of the most critical cybercrime and fraud trends impacting META and Pakistan. This edition highlights how ransomware, hacktivism, credential leaks, and emerging attack techniques continue to evolve — posing heightened risks to governments, financial institutions, and enterprises across the region.

Stay Ahead of the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape

Built on Group-IB’s global threat intelligence and regional telemetry, the report equips security and risk leaders with actionable insights to anticipate threats and strengthen defenses.

What’s Inside the Report

Key Threat Developments of the MonthKey Threat Developments of the Month

From AI-driven autonomous attacks to the critical React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) vulnerability, understand the incidents reshaping the regional threat landscape.

Ransomware & Hacktivism TrendsRansomware & Hacktivism Trends

A breakdown of active ransomware groups, targeted industries, and hacktivist activity across Pakistan, GCC, Turkey, and Iran.

Initial Access Broker (IAB) ActivityInitial Access Broker (IAB) Activity

Insight into dark web sales of corporate access, including a sharp rise in activity affecting energy, financial services, and internet services sectors.

Leaked Credentials & Compromised DataLeaked Credentials & Compromised Data

Analysis of millions of compromised accounts across META and Pakistan, highlighting the most affected countries and industries.

Emerging Campaigns & Threat ActorsEmerging Campaigns & Threat Actors

Coverage of mobile fraud, NFC payment abuse, ransomware innovations, and large-scale regional scam operations.

Security RecommendationsSecurity Recommendations

Practical guidance to enhance cyber resilience—from strengthening access controls to leveraging real-time threat intelligence.

Who Should Read This Report

CISOs, CIOs, and Security LeadersCISOs, CIOs, and Security Leaders

Fraud, Risk & Compliance TeamsFraud, Risk & Compliance Teams

SOC Analysts & Incident RespondersSOC Analysts & Incident Responders

Government & Critical Infrastructure Decision-MakersGovernment & Critical Infrastructure Decision-Makers