SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2025

The Honeywell 2025 Cyber Threat Report delivers a sobering snapshot of today's industrial cybersecurity landscape: cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT) environments are no longer rare or speculative—they're persistent, highly targeted, and increasingly sophisticated. OT defenders must plan for: Hybrid threats (e.g.,

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The breach was detected in February , leading to notifications to the FBI, Virginia State Police, and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency. On March 20, 2025, the group added the VA Generals Office to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. Investigations are ongoing to assess the impact and source of the attack.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

enterprises embrace AI to boost productivity, accelerate decision-making, and automate workflows, to name a few benefits, cybercriminals are using the same technology to automate and scale more sophisticated attacks. For the full analysis and security guidance, download the ThreatLabz 2025 AI Security Report now.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 28, 2025

In early May 2025, two of the United Kingdom's best-known grocers, Marks & Spencer (M&S) and the Co-op, as well as luxury retailer Harrods, were struck by sophisticated social-engineering attacks that tricked IT teams into resetting critical passwords and deploying ransomware across their networks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

The expanding threat landscape: vulnerabilities and attack types The aviation ecosystem is an intricate web of airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, maintenance suppliers, and third-party technology vendors. and slated for completion by September 2025. This is being upgraded to provide near-real-time data exchange.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2025

This incident highlights the critical vulnerability in cryptocurrency communities, where high-net-worth individuals or executives may be more prone to social engineering attacks due to the high volume of media and investor engagement they handle. billion hack of the Bybit exchange in February 2025.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The 49-page report, " Google Cloud AI Business Trends 2025 ," confirms that AI is becoming an essential tool for both cybersecurity teams and malicious actors. It is recommended that organizations should consider AI-powered deception technologies to detect and neutralize AI-driven threats.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In the past decade, social engineering attacks have become more sophisticated and prevalent than ever. From AI voice impersonation to deepfake video calls, cybercriminals are leveraging the latest technology to make their scams increasingly convincing. More than 70% of successful breaches start with social engineering attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 1, 2025

The RSA Conference 2025, held in San Francisco from April 28 to May 1, spotlighted the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, identity security, and collaborative defense strategies. However, technology alone wont win this fight. This years theme (Many Voices.

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BH Consulting

MAY 28, 2025

Common ways of infiltrating victim organisations include social engineering against employees and stolen credentials. And if they are going to use the technology, they need to think about copyright issues in case data to train those models has been taken without permission. Supply chain breaches are also becoming more frequent.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

According to an analysis gathered by Gartner, about half of the security leaders are planning to switch to different roles by 2025, citing extreme stress, budget issues that cannot be convinced about the board and ever-increasing sophistication on cyber impact threats.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Data Security Predictions for 2025: Putting Protection and Resilience at Center Stage madhav Tue, 12/17/2024 - 08:10 Cybersecurity is a remarkably dynamic industry. New trends, technologies, and techniques reshape the landscape at an extraordinary pace, meaning keeping up can be challenging.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we step into 2025, the cyberthreat landscape is once again more dynamic and challenging than the year before. In this post, Ill explore cyberthreat projections and cybersecurity priorities for 2025. In this post, Ill explore cyberthreat projections and cybersecurity priorities for 2025.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 7, 2025

Phishing-Resistant MFA: Why FIDO is Essential madhav Thu, 05/08/2025 - 04:47 Phishing attacks are one of the most pervasive and insidious threats, with businesses facing increasingly sophisticated and convincing attacks that exploit human error. High-profile breaches illustrate the devastating impact of credential-based attacks.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this article in the KSB series, we review the trends of the past year, reflect on the predictions we made for 2024 , and offer insights into what we can expect in 2025. The attackers employed social engineering techniques to gain persistent access to the software development environment and remained undetected for years.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 21, 2025

Here are the key steps you should consider for your journey toward compliance in 2025. Resource Allocation: Determine the necessary resources, including personnel, budget, and technology investments, to implement the remediation tasks. Our Take : Cybersecurity is as much about people as it is about technology.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2025

The blocked accounts were used to assist malware development, social media automation, and research about U.S. satellite communications technologies, among other malicious activities. OpenAI banned ChatGPT accounts that were used by Russian-speaking threat actors and two Chinese nation-state actors. and NATO, shared via Telegram and X.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

Fraudsters use AI, social engineering, and emotional manipulation to steal not just money, but also trust, time, and peace of mind. The Ultimate Guide to Scams in the UK, in 2025 Fraudsters are blending cutting-edge tech with emotional manipulation to con even the most cautious. And it’s hitting home: 11.4

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Skills Gap: By 2025, there could be 3.5 trillion annually by 2025, rising by 15% each year. trillion annually by 2025, rising by 15% each year.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2025

The threat actors behind Zanubis continue to refine its code adding features, switching between encryption algorithms, shifting targets, and tweaking social engineering techniques to accelerate infection rates. 2025: Latest campaign In mid-January of 2025, we identified new samples indicating an updated version of Zanubis.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2025

Microsoft patched 56 CVEs in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday release, with six rated critical, and 50 rated as important. Important CVE-2025-26633 | Microsoft Management Console Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2025-26633 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The World we Now Live in In January this year, the World Economic Forum released the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 to highlight key trends shaping economies and societies in 2025.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Plus, stay tuned for our predictions [] The post 2024 Year in Review: What We Got Right and Looking to 2025 appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post 2024 Year in Review: What We Got Right and Looking to 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

While 2024 generally saw the same tried-and-true techniques, 2025 is expected to bring new vulnerabilities and increased targeting of certain organizations by hacktivist groups due to geopolitical shifts. In 2025, we anticipate more vishing (voice phishing) and fake IT helpdesk scams targeting English-speaking firms.

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Google Security

MARCH 4, 2025

Product Manager Google Messages and RCS Spam and Abuse Google has been at the forefront of protecting users from the ever-growing threat of scams and fraud with cutting-edge technologies and security expertise for years. Together, were always working to keep you safe on Android. Some features may not be available in all countries. ↩

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2025

Identity at a Crossroads: Why Existential Identity Matters madhav Tue, 04/08/2025 - 04:31 Imagine waking up one morning to find your digital identity compromised your accounts hijacked, your access revoked, and your data in someone elses hands. Adding to this complexity, malefactors leverage the power of AI to carry out smarter attacks.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While 2024 generally saw the same tried-and-true techniques, 2025 is expected to bring new vulnerabilities and increased targeting of certain organizations by hacktivist groups due to geopolitical shifts. In 2025, we anticipate more vishing (voice phishing) and fake IT helpdesk scams targeting English-speaking firms.

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Andrew Hay

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As we approach 2025, the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity continues to challenge professionals and organizations alike. Based on observed trends and emerging technologies, here are my predictions for the coming year. In 2025, adversaries will use AI more effectively to bypass traditional defences.

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NetSpi Executives

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The cybersecurity landscape is always changing, and 2025 is a continuation of this evolution. By anticipating the trends and innovations shaping the future, NetSPI’s 2025 cybersecurity predictions explore how the industry will redefine cybersecurity, empowering businesses to stay ahead in the fight for digital resilience.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 14, 2025

10 Critical 147 Important 0 Moderate 0 Low Microsoft addresses 157 CVEs in the first Patch Tuesday release of 2025 and the largest Patch Tuesday update ever with three CVEs exploited in the wild, and five CVEs publicly disclosed prior to patches being made available. All three vulnerabilities were assigned a CVSSv3 score of 7.8

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Texas is the first state to ban DeepSeek on government devices Law enforcement seized the domains of HeartSender cybercrime marketplaces WhatsApp disrupted a hacking campaign targeting journalists with Paragon spyware Ransomware attack hit Indian multinational Tata Technologies International Press Newsletter Cybercrime FBI, Dutch Police Disrupt Manipulaters (..)

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Threat actors will widely adopt AI to craft more sophisticated phishing schemes and advanced techniques in 2025. For example, AI-driven voice cloning technology enables cybercriminals to mimic the voices of trusted individuals, creating highly realistic impersonations that can trick even the most vigilant people.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

Take Action Its realistically possible that the success of new ransomware groups in Q4 2024 will inspire a wave of fresh operations in 2025. Additionally, deception technologies like honeypots can divert attackers and provide valuable intelligence to refine response plans.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 1, 2025

The RSA Conference 2025, held in San Francisco from April 28 to May 1, spotlighted the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, identity security, and collaborative defense strategies. However, technology alone wont win this fight. This years theme (Many Voices.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 9, 2025

According to the Genians Security Center (GSC), the operation targeted Korean Facebook users, email accounts, and Telegram contacts through coordinated multi-stage social engineering efforts. By posing as missionaries, church researchers, or alumni of military academies, attackers gained the victims’ trust. “

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