Cloudflare Security Brief 2025

Take a deep look at the most important trends shaping the cyber threat landscape today, including AI, vulnerability exploitation, DDoS attacks, phishing, and Zero Trust.

Based on the analysis of extensive data from Cloudflare’s cloud network, this security brief highlights key trends, including:

• The growth and increased complexity of DDoS attacks
• Weaponization of vulnerabilities at breakneck speed
• The growing risk of shadow APIs
• The use of AI in phishing attacks
• The increasing risks of generative AI adoption
• The phased implementation of Zero Trust

Security leaders can use the insights and recommendations provided to prioritize their efforts as they implement effective controls for ensuring resiliency in the coming years.