🛡️ APAC Cyber Threats Surge in 1H 2026 as Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Rise

Kaspersky GReAT reports high cyber threat activity across the Asia-Pacific region during 1H 2026, driven by increased AI adoption by threat actors, targeting digital infrastructure and critical supply chains. • Key Threat Metrics (1H 2026): • 75 million online attacks blocked across APAC • 3.4 million backdoor attacks prevented • 2.4 million password stealer incidents stopped • 250,000 ransomware attacks blocked • Regional & Global Context: • 5 of the top 12 global APT-targeted countries are in APAC (China, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Vietnam) • Top global incident types in 2025: APTs (24%), social engineering (15%), and malware (12%) • Supply Chain & Open-Source Risks: • Nearly 1 in 3 organizations experienced a supply chain attack over the past year • Malicious open-source packages surged 37% YoY (19,484 in 2025 vs. 14,197 in 2024) • Hacktool detections rose 11% YoY (3,302 in 2025 vs. 2,966 in 2024) • High-profile compromises involved Axios (npm), Notepad++, eScan, and Daemon Tools • Strategic Takeaway: Threat actors are increasingly using AI to scale attacks. Regional organizations require enhanced threat intelligence, robust supply chain security, and continuous defense measures to safeguard digital transformation and economic resilience.