In 2025, the cyber threat landscape in North America is expected to be significantly influenced by geopolitical dynamics, particularly with Donald Trump as President, as threat actors from rival nation-states exploit vulnerabilities in cyberspace, posing challenges for organizations across the region.
NCC Group reported a record high of 574 ransomware incidents in December 2024, driven by the aggressive tactics of the newly emerged extortion group Funksec and notable attacks from Black Basta, highlighting a concerning trend in the evolving threat landscape.
The UK education sector faces a growing threat from cyberattacks, with 77% of institutions reporting breaches in the past year, driven by ransomware incidents and inadequate cybersecurity measures.
Two ransomware groups, STAC5143 and STAC5777, are leveraging Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft 365 services to gain unauthorized access to corporate systems for data exfiltration and potential extortion.
Recent research reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using Zendesk’s platform for phishing campaigns and investment scams, employing tactics like brand impersonation and deceptive subdomains to target victims.
Oracle has announced the release of patches to address 320 security vulnerabilities affecting over 90 products and services, with critical vulnerabilities scoring as high as 9.9.
