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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Acronis has appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its new Chief Information Security Officer to lead global security strategy and enhance cyber protection efforts.