The newly released 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report has arrived, providing a definitive look at the evolving cyber landscape. As a leading New Zealand CrowdStrike partner, we’ve analyzed the findings to distill what matters most for business and technology leaders.

This year's report confirms a major shift: adversaries are now "enterprising." They operate with business-like efficiency, speed, and sophistication. Here are the three critical trends you need to understand.

1. The window to respond is closing fast

The single most critical metric in the report is "breakout time". This is the time it takes an attacker to move from an initial entry point to other systems on your network. That window has shrunk to an average of just 48 minutes. This isn't a technical metric; it's a direct measure of business risk. It proves that detection and response can no longer wait until the next business day; it must be immediate.

2. The primary target is now your people

Attackers are increasingly bypassing technical defences by targeting the human element. The report reveals a staggering 442% increase in voice phishing (vishing), where attackers use social engineering over the phone, often aided by AI, to manipulate employees. With 79% of all attacks now being malware-free, the focus has shifted from breaking into machines to tricking your people into opening the door.

3. Network access is now a commodity

The cybercrime economy has matured. The report highlights a 50% year-over-year increase in advertisements from "access brokers". These are criminals who specialize in gaining entry to corporate networks and selling that access to others. An attacker doesn't need to be a genius hacker; they can simply purchase a key to your network, making every business a potential target.

Building a Modern Defence

Defending against an adversary that is this fast and focused requires a modern security strategy. It demands more than just traditional tools; it requires an integrated platform that provides real-time visibility and the ability to respond in minutes, not days.

As CrowdStrike implementation partners, Dynamo6 helps businesses like yours deploy these advanced defences. We translate the intelligence from reports like this into a practical, effective security posture, ensuring your strategy is built for the threats of today and tomorrow.

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These findings are just the surface. The complete 2025 Global Threat Report offers an essential, in-depth view of the new adversaries and tactics shaping our landscape.

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