The Top Threat Actor Groups Targeting the Financial Sector | Flashpoint

Between April 2024 and April 2025, the financial sector faced significant threats from various actors, including RansomHub, Akira, LockBit, FIN7, Scattering Spider, and Lazarus Group. These groups employed tactics such as ransomware attacks, data exfiltration, and social engineering to target financial institutions. The sector also grappled with risks from third-party compromises, initial access brokers, insider threats, and emerging deepfake fraud.