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Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts
Ransomware

Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts

As 2025 approaches, businesses face an evolving cybersecurity landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and sophisticated cybercrime threats, demanding urgent strategies.

By Steve Stone • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million
Cloud Security

Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million

Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Data Protection

Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
Malware

Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats
Data Protection

Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats

Google Cloud Security's latest report reveals a surge in cloud data threats, with actors refining tactics for data exfiltration and identity exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Tenable predicts cybersecurity trends shaping 2025 landscape
Cloud Security

Tenable predicts cybersecurity trends shaping 2025 landscape

Tenable has unveiled vital cybersecurity trends for 2025, warning organisations to adapt to the expanding threat landscape and rising data breach costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Hackuity partners with Wiz to bolster cloud security efforts
Cloud Security

Hackuity partners with Wiz to bolster cloud security efforts

Hackuity has teamed up with Wiz to join the Wiz Integration Network, enhancing cloud risk management and improving vulnerability oversight for clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
Malware

Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features

Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats

CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security
Digital Transformation

Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security

Dragos and Yokogawa Electric have partnered to bolster global industrial cybersecurity by integrating Dragos's platform with Yokogawa's CENTUM VP system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
Firewalls

Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge

ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security
Digital Transformation

Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security

Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Hackuity partners with Wiz to enhance cloud security
Software-as-a-Service

Hackuity partners with Wiz to enhance cloud security

Hackuity has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud security, enabling seamless integration to better manage vulnerabilities and prioritise critical threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
CrowdStrike launches new service to combat insider threats
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches new service to combat insider threats

CrowdStrike has unveiled its Insider Risk Services, designed to tackle the rising costs of insider threats averaging USD $16.2 million annually.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends
Artificial Intelligence

A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends

As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.

By Radware • 8 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
Ransomware

Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks

Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

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