Group-IB has released its High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2025, which reveals that state-sponsored cyber threats, including Advanced Persistent Attacks and Hacktivism, increased in the Middle East in 2024, with GCC countries being the primary targets. The report provides valuable intelligence on emerging cyber threats and aims to empower businesses, cybersecurity professionals, and law enforcement in the region. It also highlights the persistent threat of phishing and data breaches, as well as the ongoing concerns regarding Initial Access Brokers (IABs) and the vulnerabilities they exploit. The report emphasizes the need for a collective defense strategy and collaboration between financial institutions, telecommunications providers, and law enforcement agencies to disrupt fraudulent activities and protect critical infrastructure.