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Gal Peretz is Head of AI & Data at Torq. Gal accelerates Torq’s AI and data initiatives, applying his deep learning and natural language processing expertise to advance AI-powered security automation. He also co-hosts the LangTalks podcast, which discusses the latest AI and LLM technologies. Our previous blog post explored how planning with AI systems can set the stage for smooth collaboration between humans and machines. However, a solid plan alone isn’t enough.

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.