According to Check Point’s latest Threat Intelligence data, organizations in APAC faced an average of 2,915 attacks per week over the last six months. 

This is significantly higher than the global average of 1,843 attacks per week, it was revealed at the unveiling of Check Point Software’s strategic vision for securing the hyperconnected world with a future-ready hybrid mesh approach at CPX 2025 Bangkok. 

With the global surge in sophisticated cyber-attacks fueled by ransomware, hacktivism, and AI-driven cybercrime, Check Point is leaning into AI-powered security advancements to counter AI-driven threats — which earned the #1 ranking in Miercom’s security benchmark.

Here are some other key data from the latest Check Point Threat Intelligence report:

Key trends in APAC:

  • 52% of malicious files were delivered via web-based attacks in the last 30 days, highlighting a sharp rise in phishing scams.
  • Ransomware attacks in APAC reached 6.3% of all cyber incidents, compared to 4% globally, marking an alarming increase.

Most targeted sectors:

  • Education & Research – 7,372 weekly attacks per organization (vs. 4,127 globally)
  • Healthcare – 5,225 weekly attacks per organization (vs. 2,441 globally)
  • Government/Military – 4,834 weekly attacks per organization (vs. 2,593 globally)

The future of cybersecurity

As AI-driven cyberthreats escalate, organizations require security solutions that can protect against an expanding attack surface and evolving attack techniques.

“In today’s hyperconnected world, AI-driven threats demand an AI-powered defense,” said Ruma Balasubramanian, President, APAC & Japan, Check Point Software.

“We are entering a new era where AI is both the greatest threat and the most powerful defense,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO, Check Point Software. 

“Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to scale attacks—so we’re embedding AI across our security framework to deliver prevention-first protection. Our goal is to keep businesses secure today while preparing them for the threats of tomorrow.”

With cyber-attacks rising 44% year-over-year, organizations face increasing challenges due to fragmented security tools and operational complexity. A hybrid mesh security model, powered by AI, delivers unified security policies, proactive threat prevention, and AI-driven automation for Zero Trust enforcement. 

“Security is built on trust,” said Gil Shwed, Founder & Chairman, Check Point Software. “With over three decades of industry leadership, Check Point Infinity—the Real Security Platform—is the gold standard for AI-powered protection, giving businesses confidence in an evolving cyber landscape.”

Decentralized consolidation is also key, in a hybrid-cloud, hybrid-workforce environment most organizations operate in today. By integrating real-time collaborative threat intelligence across Check Point and third-party solutions, businesses can stay ahead of evolving threats.