SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1. Ransomware and state-sponsored attacks continue to escalate Canada's critical sectorsincluding healthcare, energy, education, and retailhave become prime targets for cybercriminals. Education: Budget constraints make institutions a low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

BEC attacks: a growing financial and security risk BEC remains one of the most financially devastating cyber threats, with losses worldwide reaching into the billions. As Operation Heart Blocker disrupts one arm of the phishing ecosystem, it serves as a reminder of the ever-present cyber threats facing businesses today.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As of August 2023, it's estimated that around 40 million individuals and more than 2,500 businesses were affected across various sectors, including healthcare, government, finance, and education. Notable organizations hit include major financial firms, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

The Akira ransomware attack reveals the risks of overlooked IoT devices, evolving cyber threats, and EDR limitations. 1] Akira was subsequently able to encrypt files across the victims network.” ” reads the report published by the S-RM team.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

While the AI-generated malware in this case required manual intervention to function, the fact that these systems can produce even semi-functional malicious code is a clear signal that security teams need to adapt their strategies to account for this emerging threat vector."

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

At a time where cyber threats are growing in scale and sophistication, continuous readiness is a non-negotiable for ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners. It involves a proactive strategy to recover from cyber incidents such as data breaches or ransomware attacks. Education and training are essential.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Regular Security Audits and Training: Identify vulnerabilities through audits and educate employees on cybersecurity best practices. The Krispy Kreme hack is a sobering reminder that no industry is immune to cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. The immediate knee jerk reaction to this is, FINALLY!"

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Increased information sharing between exchanges, security firms, and law enforcement is essential, alongside industry-wide security standards and user education. Enhanced transparency and information sharing could be pivotal in curbing such sophisticated cyber threats in the future.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The growing sophistication of cyber threats demands robust identity assurance solutions that include multifactor authentication, risk monitoring and adaptive verification collectively forming multi-factor verification (MFV.) Enterprises are using AI-enabled automations to satisfy the Tier 1 cyber activities.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

Employee training: Educate staff about cybersecurity best practices , including recognizing phishing attempts and using strong, unique passwords. Advanced threat detection: Deploy intrusion detection and prevention systems to monitor network traffic for suspicious activities.

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

officials began seriously discussing the creation of a military Cyber Force dedicated to thwarting cyberattacks. However, the answer to cyber threats is proactivity. By adapting your incident response strategies to the unique cyber landscape of each region, you can minimize security risks for your business and your customers.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While digital transformations have given state, local, and education (SLED) organizations unprecedented operational flexibility, threat actors are looking to exploit their new vulnerabilities. A virtual frontline has formed, and cybersecurity measures must defend against a rising tide of cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Every industry is dealing with a myriad of cyber threats in 2024. Experience, on top of the right tools, are necessary to withstand the onslaught of cyber threats currently bombarding the finance sector. To put it plainly, if you hand a tennis novice Serena Williams’ racket, their chances of winning the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 3, 2025

The funding, part of the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) for 2025-2027, aims to strengthen Europes tech sovereignty and protect critical infrastructure from growing cyber threats. The European Commission is making a massive 1.3 billion ($1.4 Cybersecurity gets a major boost A big chunk of the funding45.6

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

Generative AI tools are being used increasingly for good, from writing code to helping with education. Its autonomous, scalable, and customizable a triple threat in the wrong hands. But platforms like Xanthorox show the dark side of this technology.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

AI has dramatically influenced the cyber threat landscape, with recent findings in the eighth biennial Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study suggesting new AI-powered cyber threats are on the rise. So what does this mean for organizations seeking to harness the power of both these innovative technologies?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 15, 2025

At Wyo Support, their mission is to empower businesses through exceptional IT expertise, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, and a strong commitment to education. They believe that education is the cornerstone of a secure and efficient digital environment.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 18, 2025

On one side, defenders are using AI to predict, prevent, and respond to cyber threats with precision. What was once a contest of firewalls and intrusion detection, is now a high-stakes game driven by AI.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

In the contemporary and advanced society, cyber threats are on the rise in both quantity and sophistication. While these octopi of terror could spring from many sources, do you know what the very wellspring of most cyber attacks is? The threat lies in how real these messages seem, which is why education becomes important.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. In 2025, countries will establish stronger international alliances to combat cyber threats , sharing intelligence and resources to collectively tackle issues like ransomware and state-sponsored attacks.

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Zero Day

JUNE 13, 2025

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Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Ongoing education and skill development requires educating teams and ensuring employees become proactive contributors to organizational defense.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In a recent SecureWorld Remote Sessions webcast, cybersecurity expert Roger Grimes of KnowBe4 shed light on a pervasive and insidious cyber threat: North Korea's "IT Army." For instance, asking new hires to read the laptop's serial number aloud helps confirm the device's physical presence and authenticity.

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Trend Micro

JULY 2, 2025

Over half (53%) of respondents believe that the complexity and scale of these attacks will drastically increase in the future, requiring a new approach to cyber risk management. 6 Alerts Back Unread All Inside the criminal mind: Trend’s deep dive into cybercrime.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Machine learning helps AI chatbots adapt to and prevent new cyber threats. Educating users for safe interaction : Provide clear instructions on how users can identify and report suspicious activities, fostering a collaborative approach to security.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By addressing critical vulnerabilities from past mistakes, reducing attack surfaces, and improving recovery capabilities, Microsoft plans to protect users from a wide range of cyber threats while ensuring improved stability and reliability.

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Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

"  Earlier, Radware's 2025 Global Threat Analysis Report stated there has been a "550% rise in web DDoS attacks" globally, with "nearly 400% year-over-year growth in DDoS attack volume."   Also: Navigating AI-powered cyber threats in 2025: 4 expert security tips for businesses What can you do about it?

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This incident served as a reminder of the importance of a comprehensive cybersecurity culture within organizations and the need to regularly educate employees about emerging threats. By understanding these patterns, businesses can better prepare themselves against evolving cyber threats.

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Zero Day

JUNE 14, 2025

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

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Zero Day

JULY 3, 2025

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Zero Day

JULY 8, 2025

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