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Hackers are shifting from mega-breaches to small, hard-to-detect attacks

In the past year, the Identity Theft Resource Center reported hackers shifted from mass "mega breaches" to smaller, targeted intrusions that are harder to detect, with attacks becoming more precise and automated.
Ransomware data in the report shows ransomware activity declined for a second year, while researchers flagged rising use of artificial intelligence as a tool for re-exploitation.
The report shows that victim notices dropped from 1.36 billion to about 279 million in 2025, but researchers cited by the ITRC caution this does not mean fewer attacks overall.
Among victims who contacted the Identity Theft Resource Center , one in five reported $100,000 losses and 67% considered self-harm after identity theft.
Experts recommend freezing your credit and adopting passkeys, and contact the ITRC at 888-400-5530 or visit identitytheft.gov for help.

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