Security tools are fundamental, but their effectiveness largely depends on how they are used day to day. In most incidents, cybercriminals do not break systems; instead, they exploit unsafe habits, weak passwords, open sessions, or clicked links without verification.

For this reason, it is essential to have employee cybersecurity policies, which establish clear rules to protect information, systems, and most importantly, business continuity in everyday actions.

Today, no organization that manages information, critical systems, or digital services can afford to ignore the security requirements mandated by regulations. The rise in cyberattacks, the outsourcing of technology services, and dependence on third parties have made compliance with cybersecurity standards a critical factor for business continuity.

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.

Cyberattacks on law firms increased by 57% in 2025, with professional services (mainly legal firms) accounting for 22% of ransomware attacks. These figures demonstrate that protecting information and ensuring business continuity must be a priority to maintain firm operations and prevent data breaches.

The 2024-2025 period marked a turning point in the cybersecurity landscape. The sustained increase in cyberattacks, along with greater technical sophistication, raised the risk level for public and private organizations worldwide. Accelerated digitalization, cloud dependency, and interconnection among vendors significantly expanded the attack surface.

Next, we analyze the data, incidents, and trends that shaped the cyberattack landscape during this period.

In 2025, organizations faced an unprecedented increase in digital attacks, from AI-powered phishing to supply chain breaches. These incidents not only compromise data and operations but also affect reputation and business continuity, regardless of company size.

In the retail sector, digital marketing campaigns are a strategic asset. They allow companies to attract customers, build loyalty, and drive sales, but they also involve handling large volumes of personal data: email addresses, phone numbers, ZIP codes, and other information that, in the wrong hands, can pose significant risks.

The legal sector has become one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals over the past decade. Law firms and legal departments handle extremely sensitive information, from client personal data to litigation strategies and confidential communications, which puts them directly in the crosshairs of cyberattacks.

Protecting this information is a strategic priority, not only to prevent financial losses but also to safeguard reputation and maintain trust in the practice of law.

Startups are born in highly digital environments, with agile infrastructures, small teams, and a strong dependence on technology to grow quickly. This speed is a competitive advantage, but it is also a risk. Cybersecurity is often pushed aside until the first incident occurs. In many cases, that first incident happens sooner than expected and with a greater impact than anticipated.

Cybersecurity has evolved and can no longer rely on reacting only when a problem becomes visible. Threats change daily, and when an attack is detected, the impact has often already occurred and the business has already been affected. For this reason, more and more companies are adopting continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance to detect risks early and protect their systems before an incident occurs.

In 2026, law firms, legal advisory firms, and legal consultancies will face a landscape of more sophisticated threats, increased regulatory pressure, and increasingly intensive use of technology in managing legal matters.

In the logistics sector, product tampering no longer occurs only in warehouses or physical routes. Today, much of the risk originates from IT systems: a compromised IoT sensor, a manipulated TMS, a digitally counterfeited label, or a route deviation caused by a cyberattack can compromise goods without anyone noticing.