Cyberattacks in Sweden 2025 are increasing, according to the latest report from Check Point Research. Swedish organisations experienced an average of 1,791 cyberattacks per week in August, a three percent rise compared with July. The trend points to a growing threat landscape where an increasing number of critical public services and businesses are being targeted.
Public sector most affected
The report shows that the public sector in Sweden was the hardest hit during August 2025. Following the public sector were consulting firms, energy producers, financial companies and manufacturing. Attackers primarily target functions that are essential to society, where a successful intrusion can have severe and widespread consequences. Cybercriminals adapt quickly to exploit sectors where digitalisation and connectivity have expanded rapidly in recent years.
Ransomware on the rise in Sweden
A particularly worrying development is the clear increase in ransomware attacks. This type of attack encrypts organisations’ data and demands payment to restore systems. For Swedish companies and public entities this creates a double threat — both financial losses and disruptions to critical services.
Mats Ekdahl, security expert at Check Point Software, comments:
– We see Swedish organisations under sustained attack pressure. The load is especially heavy for the public sector and consulting firms. This raises the bar for proactive security and rapid response when incidents occur.
How organisations can protect themselves
To meet the threat landscape highlighted by Cyberattacks in Sweden 2025, organisations need to implement multiple layers of defence. Key measures include:
- Network segmentation to prevent lateral movement after an intrusion
- Zero Trust principles — where no user or device is automatically trusted
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) to strengthen identity security
- Advanced anti-phishing protections to block the most common intrusion methods
- Monitoring of exposed services, VPNs and remote access
- Regular incident response and crisis exercises
- Isolated backups to enable quick restoration after an attack
Consultants and the energy sector at risk
Although the public sector tops the list of targets, consulting firms and energy producers are also heavily exposed. These organisations often handle sensitive information and complex IT environments, making them attractive targets. For consulting firms, the risk is twofold: their own systems can be breached and they may be used as a springboard for attacks on clients’ environments.
In energy production, cyberattacks can cause major disruptions to power supply and essential services. Redundancy, strong segmentation and real‑time monitoring are therefore critical to maintain operations and minimise impact.
| Region | Avg weekly attacks per org | YoY Change |
| Africa | 3239 | -3% |
| APAC | 2877 | +2% |
| Latin America | 2865 | +6% |
| Europe | 1685 | +13% |
| North America | 1480 | +20% |
Growing need for proactive security
Attacks in Sweden mirror a global pattern where ransomware and targeted intrusions against critical services are rising in both frequency and sophistication. Cyberattacks in Sweden 2025 confirms that these threats are not isolated incidents but a sustained pressure that requires security to be prioritised at the executive level.
Reacting to incidents is no longer enough — organisations must build resilience and robustness from the outset. Companies that invest in comprehensive protection, from network security to staff training, are far better positioned to withstand future attacks.
Conclusion
Cyberattacks in Sweden 2025 clearly shows that threats to the public sector, consultants and other critical services continue to grow. Ransomware is advancing rapidly and attackers are becoming more sophisticated. It is essential for Swedish companies and authorities to invest in modern security solutions, enforce strict security policies and foster a culture of preparedness to reduce risk and maintain continuity.