Fewer Incidents, Greater Exposure: 2025 Intelligence Report
Based on analysis from the NordStellar threat-intelligence platform, the landscape of data breaches has shifted significantly. While the total number of database leaks declined in 2025, the severity of individual exposures has increased.
Total Database Leaks
Emails Exposed
Ransomware Exfiltration
Current Trends
Attackers are moving away from centralized database breaches toward infostealer malware. By capturing usable credentials directly from user systems, threat actors bypass traditional defenses, making attacks faster and more precise.
— Mantas Sabeckis, Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher
Notable Leaks of 2025
| Organization | Emails Exposed | Data Types |
|---|---|---|
| Under Armour | 72.7 Million | DOB, Geolocation, Purchase History |
| Prosper Marketplace | 17.6 Million | Gov IDs, Income levels, IP Addresses |
| Vietnam Airlines | 7.3 Million | Nationalities, Usernames, DOB |
How to Protect Your Organization
- Minimize Data Footprint: Store only the personal data that is strictly necessary.
- Enforce Strong Credentials: Implement hardware-backed MFA and unique password policies.
- Continuous Monitoring: Use threat intelligence to detect leaked credentials in real-time.
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