The 2025 Annual Threat Report delivers an urgent reality check: SMBs ranging from 100-2500 employees are now primary targets for sophisticated, industrialized cybercrime operations.

This alarming shift is dramatically underscored by data from N-able, which reveals a staggering surge in detected
threat instances— from approximately 48,749 in June 2024 to over 13.3 million by June 2025 —a 273x increase.

This report breaks down the most dangerous threats: from the pervasive impact of ransomware, accounting for
nearly 1.9 million detections in the first half of 2025, to the relentless spread of general malware, with over 3.3
million detections in the same period. Additionally, it explores why identity is now the front line in cyberdefense and
how the rise of AI is driving more sophisticated social engineering and credential theft. It also addresses growing
regulatory pressure and the risks of relying on compliance alone.

To help SMBs respond, N-able provides clear, practical strategies focused on high-impact, low-cost defenses,
enabling organizations to navigate today’s threats with confidence.