As we step into 2025, the high-impact, financially motivated ransomware landscape continues to evolve, shaped by a combination of law enforcement actions, shifting affiliate dynamics, advancements in defensive approaches, and broader economic and geopolitical influences. While 2024 also saw the continued use of ransomware for non-financial gain purposes, such as drawing attention away from other activities – financial motives remained at the forefront of the overall ransomware landscape.

CPOs oversee an organization’s compliance with data privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and sector-specific regulations like HIPAA. Key responsibilities include.

There’s a dark joke in cybersecurity: each year ends with an unwelcome holiday surprise—a major security incident. This timing isn’t random. Threat actors target this timing, knowing security teams operate with skeleton crews that impact detection, investigation and response times. It’s a calculated strategy that works reliably, year after year. And now there’s another holiday surprise to add to the list—the recent attack on the U.S. Treasury Department.

Tokenization is gaining momentum in the financial world; more and more financial institutions recognize the impact it will have on how financial products are created, traded, and managed. It is estimated that the potential value of tokenized assets will reach about $16 trillion by 2030.

‘Traditional’ equities trading has undergone massive transformation over centuries. The evolution of how trades are conducted reflects technological advancements, market demands, and the need for efficiency. From the establishment of stock exchanges to the emergence of electronic communication networks (ECNs), the journey from disruption to adoption paints a clear picture of the changing landscape.

As more organizations move to software-as-a-service (SaaS), remote access to applications and data is concentrated among a smaller set of identity providers. These identity providers, such as Okta, must absorb growing volumes of credential-based attacks. Okta consistently reports high volumes of credential stuffing, password spraying and phishing attacks against its customers. Additionally, red teams are discovering new patterns of abuse relevant to Okta products.

Keep your personal life personal—essential tips to spot and stop stalkerware in 2025.

A vulnerability assessment systematically evaluates the security of an organisation’s IT infrastructure, aiming to uncover potential flaws. This process not only identifies weaknesses but also provides a roadmap for addressing these vulnerabilities before they are exploited by malicious actors. Through a series of structured steps, including identification, classification, analysis, and remediation, organisations can significantly enhance their cyber security posture.

In an age where data breaches make headlines almost daily, safeguarding sensitive information has never been more crucial. The rapid advancement of technology has made our personal and professional data vulnerable, raising the stakes for effective security measures. Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) emerges as a necessary framework to defend against these escalating threats.