Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
Cybersecurity 2025: Rising Threats and Essential Business Measures
Cyber attacks are rapidly increasing, with nearly 36 billion records breached in 2024. SMEs face the same risks as large firms, mainly through suppliers and technology partners. AI is used both by attackers for sophisticated scams and defenders for threat detection, requiring responsible use to avoid breaches.
Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes 57 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft released security updates addressing 57 vulnerabilities including one actively exploited zero-day and two publicly disclosed zero-day bugs. The patches primarily mitigate elevation of privilege and remote code execution risks, strengthening Windows and related software security.
Penetration Testing Market Transforms in 2025 with AI and Cloud
The penetration testing sector evolves with AI automation, cloud delivery, and demand for continuous security validation as organizations combat sophisticated cyber threats and compliance needs with real-time vulnerability detection.
Largest Credential Compilation Breach Exposes 16 Billion Passwords
In June 2025, 16 billion login credentials were leaked, the largest ever, aggregated from 30 datasets mainly via infostealer malware on endpoints. This shift highlights corporate firewall limitations and escalates identity theft risks globally.
Bouygues Telecom Suffers Major Data Breach Exposing 6.4 Million Customers
Bouygues Telecom experienced a targeted attack via a third-party app compromising Salesforce OAuth tokens, exposing sensitive financial and identity data including Social Security Numbers and IBANs, leading to regulatory scrutiny and multiple lawsuits.
U.S. Justice Department Takes Action Against Russian State-Sponsored Cybercriminals
The Department of Justice announced arrests and legal measures targeting two Russian state-affiliated hacking groups involved in significant cybercrime campaigns, enhancing global efforts to combat state-sponsored cyber threats.
Japanese Firms Endure Prolonged Ransomware Impact
Japanese companies continue to face long-term operational disruptions and financial losses due to persistent ransomware attacks, underscoring increasing cyber risks within the manufacturing and services sectors.
Multiple Large-Scale Breaches Hit Banking, Legal, and Retail Sectors
Recent data breaches reported at Marquis, DMC, and Coupang have impacted millions of customers, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities across critical sectors and the need for enhanced data protection measures.
SAP Releases Critical Security Updates in December 2025
SAP issued 14 security notes fixing 3 critical vulnerabilities in Solution Manager, Commerce Cloud, and jConnect SDK, addressing serious risks to enterprise software widely used by global businesses.
Global Costs of Software Supply Chain Attacks Surge to $60 Billion in 2025
The economic impact of software supply chain attacks has climbed to $60 billion this year, with projections estimating a rise to $138 billion by 2031, reflecting increasing risks from compromised third-party components.