Key Takeaways from Recent Global Cybersecurity Reports
A synthesis of 2025 reports and how to translate them into priorities.
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Phishing Attacks: Common Tactics Hackers Use in 2025
AI personalizes lures across email, SMS and voice; deepfakes add urgency and credibility.
What Are Zero‑Day Exploits and Why Are They Dangerous?
Unpatched, unknown flaws give attackers a head start; detection relies on behavior, not signatures.
The Rise of Deepfake Scams in Cybercrime
Synthetic media supercharges impersonation—from CEO fraud to reputational blackmail—often bypassing gut checks.
Business Email Compromise: Biggest Threat to Companies
Low‑malware, high‑loss schemes exploit authority and urgency to redirect payments and data.
Denial‑of‑Service (DoS) vs Distributed DoS (DDoS): Key Differences
DoS from one host; DDoS from thousands—both aim to exhaust capacity and deny service.
Insider Threats: Why Employees Can Be a Security Risk
Malicious, negligent or compromised insiders can bypass perimeter defenses and policy checks.
How Hackers Target Mobile Devices: Latest Techniques
Banking, wallets and work apps make phones high‑value targets across Android and iOS ecosystems.
Why Small Businesses Are Prime Targets for Hackers
SMEs hold valuable data but under‑invest in security—making them profitable, low‑resistance targets.
The Role of AI in Modern Cyber Attacks
Attackers weaponize AI for phishing, evasion and password guessing; defenders must respond in kind.