Summary: Most Cyberattacked Sectors in 2025

The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 reflects a constant increase in the sophistication and frequency of attacks. Accelerated digitalization, reliance on connected infrastructures, and the exponential growth of sensitive data have made many organizations strategic targets for cybercriminals. Understanding which sectors are most vulnerable and why allows businesses and public administrations to anticipate risks, prioritize defenses, and ensure business continuity against increasingly targeted threats.

In this context, 2025 data show that attacks are not evenly distributed: certain sectors concentrate most malicious activity, while others, although less visible, are not exempt from risk.

Most Attacked Sectors in Spain

In Spain, education and research have become particularly vulnerable sectors. Academic management systems, learning platforms, and research repositories are frequent targets for ransomware and credential theft, potentially affecting both students and teaching staff. Telecommunications also face a high level of attacks, as any service disruption immediately impacts millions of users.

Public administrations carry risks due to the exposure of citizens’ sensitive information and the critical nature of the digital services they manage. Healthcare remains a priority sector due to the need to ensure the confidentiality and availability of medical records and emergency systems. Financial services, despite having advanced defenses, continue to be constant targets because of the direct value of data and payment systems.

Most Attacked Sectors Globally

Worldwide, similar patterns are observed, with particular attention on the manufacturing sector. The exposure of industrial systems, combined with reliance on digital supply chains, makes this sector a strategic target. Governments, healthcare, and financial services also remain high-impact targets.

Sectors like retail, transportation, and logistics continue to be recurring targets, especially because their interdependent systems, if compromised, can significantly impact operations and reputation.

What Impacts Can Cyberattacks Have in Each Sector?

Analyzing how attacks affect each sector helps assess their relevance.

In education, incidents can disrupt learning platforms, compromise research, and put credentials at risk that could be reused in other attacks.

In healthcare, attacks expose medical records and can interrupt critical services, creating legal and reputational risks.

Industry and manufacturing face process sabotage, loss of intellectual property, and supply chain disruptions.

Public administrations are impacted by unauthorized access to sensitive information and slowdowns in essential processes.

Finally, retail and logistics can experience inventory and transport interruptions, causing direct economic consequences and affecting client and partner trust.

Trends in Cyberattacks and Sector Impact

Cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, affecting all sectors more and more. Cybercriminals seek not only sensitive data but also aim to disrupt critical services and damage organizational reputation.

As businesses and administrations rely on interconnected digital systems, cybersecurity becomes an essential strategic component. The trend indicates that all sectors must strengthen resilience, protect critical information, and anticipate new threats to maintain operations and trust in an increasingly challenging digital environment.

This growing pressure is also driving a shift in how organizations manage risk. More and more sectors are integrating cybersecurity policies into strategic planning, combining technology, processes, and staff training to reduce exposure to attacks and ensure business continuity. Proactive adaptation will be key to staying one step ahead of emerging threats.

Want to Learn More?

At ESED, we have prepared a comprehensive report on 2025 cyberattacks, with detailed analysis, figures, and defense strategies tailored for businesses. You can access the full report here and prepare your organization against the most relevant threats.