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As cyber threats grow more advanced and persistent, traditional reactive defences are no longer enough. Today’s security leaders must shift toward proactive threat intelligence, anticipating and neutralising risks before they evolve into serious breaches.

Although cyber threat intelligence has become increasingly important in the modern era, driven by the exponential rise in cybercrime and global dependence on digital infrastructure, the foundational concept of threat intelligence is not a recent development. In 2024, just over four in ten businesses (43%) and three in ten charities (30%) reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack in the previous 12 months, highlighting the scale of today’s threat landscape.

In today’s digitally driven world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, it’s a business imperative. Enter the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): the executive responsible for overseeing an organisation’s information and cybersecurity strategy. From managing threats and risks to ensuring compliance and resilience, a CISO is critical in protecting a company’s digital assets and reputation.

In 2024, Cyjax observed the emergence of 72 extortion and ransomware group data-leak sites (DLSs). As of mid-April 2025, Cyjax has identified DLSs for 27 new groups this year, as noted in recent blogs on Morpheus, GD LockerSec, Babuk2, Linkc, Anubis, Arkana, Frag, and RALord.

In today’s digital-first world, cyber threats are not only increasing in volume, but they’re also becoming more targeted, coordinated, and expensive. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, the global average data breach cost has reached USD 4.88 million, a 10% increase over last year and the highest total recorded to date.

CYJAX, a leader in advanced threat intelligence, and Cyro Cyber, a trusted managed security services provider, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at delivering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to organisations worldwide.

Fraudsters are relentless in their pursuit, targeting physical cards, intercepting personal data, and exploiting online vulnerabilities, all with minimal risk and significant financial reward. In the first half of 2024 alone, unauthorised payment card fraud surged to over £275 million, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year, according to UK Finance. While the risks associated with fraudsters are well understood, apprehending them remains a significant challenge.

A new activist group is targeting insurance companies. Boycott Bloody Insurance (BBI) aims to raise awareness of the insurance industry’s role in perceived global injustices. Escalatory tactics that disrupt insurers’ day-to-day operations are possible. This may include physical threats against premises and individuals and/or logical threats, such negative social media or cyberattacks.

Initial access brokers (IABs) form a key part of the cybercriminal ecosystem. They facilitate access for ransomware groups, data leakers, and advanced persistent threat groups (APTs) into corporate networks. They are highly specialised, professional, and operate in an established, lucrative market which is often characterised by rigid rules and conventions. Every ransomware incident or data breach begins with initial access, following the reconnaissance phase of an attack.

Leadership is the backbone of any successful operation, streamlining complex processes and ensuring that teams work with clarity and direction. In the fast-evolving world of threat intelligence, where vast amounts of data must be analysed and acted upon swiftly, strong leadership becomes even more crucial. As Stephen Covey said, “Effective leadership is putting first things first.