Geopolitical Forces Rapidly Reshaping Cyber Frontlines examines how global political instability is shifting cybercrime activity away from traditional hotspots toward new regions. Based on mid-year 2022 threat data, the report shows malware rebounding globally while ransomware temporarily declined, largely due to disruptions affecting Russian-based groups. At the same time, IoT malware, cryptojacking, and encrypted threats surged, reflecting attackers’ diversification and adaptation. Regional patterns shifted sharply, with ransomware dropping in North America but rising significantly in Europe. The report highlights that geopolitical turmoil is accelerating changes in attacker tactics, tools, and locations, reinforcing the need for organizations to monitor global trends and prepare for rap

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