Cyberattacks surge against IoT, mobile devices in critical infrastructure

A significant surge in cyberattacks targeting Android and Internet of Things (IoT) devices has been observed across critical infrastructure sectors between June 2024 and May 2025.

Enterprises are losing track of the devices inside their networks

A comprehensive analysis of 10 million devices across 700+ organizations revealed that nearly two-thirds of connected assets were non-traditional IT devices. These included network infrastructure (routers, firewalls) and xIoT devices such as OT.

Leak Site Ransomware Victims Spike 13% in a Year

A review of data leak sites over the period September 2024-August 2025 revealed a double-digit annual increase in European victims, to 1380. After the UK, Germany, Italy, France and Spain were the most targeted nations.

One In Four Employees Use Unapproved AI Tools, Research Finds

Overall, workers are broadly encouraged by their company to use AI as part of their workloads and the 1Password report found that of 5000 workers surveyed 73% said their company is in favor of such experimentation.

Bolstering Cybersecurity Resilience in the Public Sector

The public sector faces a surge in sophisticated cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing, and exploitation of 0-day vulnerabilities. They target sensitive data, disrupt essential services, and exploit trust in government institutions.

PHP Servers and IoT Devices Face Growing Cyber-Attack Risks

A surge in cyber-attacks is targeting PHP servers, IoT devices, and cloud gateways. These attacks are primarily driven by botnets such as Mirai, Gafgyt, and Mozi, which exploit known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to expand their reach.

Nation-State Cyber Ecosystems Weakened by Sanctions, Report Reveals

A recent report based on the inaugural meeting of the Cyber Sanctions Taskforce—comprising officials from the UK, US, and EU—highlights the evolving role of sanctions in cyber deterrence strategies.

Europol Warns of Rising Threat From Caller ID Spoofing Attacks

A Europol survey conducted across 23 EU countries found that approximately 400 million people remain at risk due to fragmented regulations and limited cooperation between law enforcement and telecom providers.

DDoS, data theft, and malware are storming the gaming industry

As the global gaming market approaches $188.8 billion in value, attackers are exploiting its vast user base, digital assets, and third-party ecosystems to launch increasingly sophisticated attacks.

Ransomware Attacks Escalate in APAC Targeting VPN Flaws, Microsoft 365 Logins, Python Scripts

A significant rise in cyberattacks is impacting the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, particularly in Australia and neighboring nations. Threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in SonicWall VPNs (CVE-2024-40766), targeting Microsoft 365 accounts.

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