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Q3 2025 Threat Landscape Report

Retail isn’t catching a break

While ransomware dipped slightly in Q3, retail cyber risk surged in multiple directions. The PDI Q3 2025 Threat Landscape Report reveals: 

  • 84% more exploit attempts, quarter-over-quarter
  • 97% increase in retail ransomware extortions, year-over-year 

This quarter’s retail cybersecurity threat intelligence makes one thing clear: attackers are moving faster and impacting uptime, compliance, and customer trust across distributed retail networks. 

Why this report matters

Built from over one trillion traffic logs across global retail environments, this data-backed report reveals the latest retail ransomware trends in 2025—along with actionable next steps to protect your operations. 

Inside, you’ll find: 

  • A sharp rise in dark web activity—and why that matters now
  • The top vulnerabilities threatening business uptime 
  • Key changes in threat group tactics 
  • Practical guidance to reduce downtime, prevent fraud, and simplify compliance 

Get ahead of what’s next 

The busiest retail season is here. Now’s the time to act on the trends shaping the next wave of retail cyber risk. 

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