Cybersecurity Insights Report Volume 12

Sunday 30th of March 2025 13:59:59

Security Affairs Newsletter Round 517 by Pierluigi Paganini - International Edition

In this edition of the Security Affairs Newsletter, we highlight the top cybersecurity news and trends from around the world.

Cybersecurity News

  • Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Organizations: A new report from the Healthcare and Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) reveals that ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have increased by 45% in the past year, with 72% of respondents experiencing at least one ransomware attack in the past 12 months.
  • SolarWinds Hack: The US government has issued a warning that the SolarWinds hack, which affected thousands of organizations worldwide, is still ongoing and that new malware has been detected.
  • Google's Project Zero: Google's Project Zero team has discovered a zero-day exploit in the Windows operating system, which allows attackers to gain elevated privileges without authentication.
  • Cryptocurrency Heists: A report from the blockchain security company, CipherTrace, reveals that cryptocurrency heists have increased by 60% in the past year, with losses totaling over $1 billion.

Cybersecurity Trends

  • Cloud Security: As more organizations move to the cloud, cloud security is becoming increasingly important. A report from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) reveals that 64% of organizations have experienced a cloud security incident in the past year.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): AI and ML are being increasingly used in cybersecurity to detect and prevent attacks. A report from the Ponemon Institute reveals that 72% of organizations are using AI and ML in their cybersecurity efforts.
  • 5G Security: As 5G networks are rolled out, security is becoming a major concern. A report from the Global Cybersecurity Alliance (GCA) reveals that 75% of organizations are concerned about the security of 5G networks.

Interview

  • Interview with Dr. Ian Levy: Dr. Ian Levy, the former Technical Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), discusses the importance of cybersecurity and the need for a global response to the growing threat of cyber attacks.

Security Affairs Newsletter Roundup

  • Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats: Our top 5 cybersecurity threats to watch out for in the coming year.
  • Cybersecurity Predictions: Our cybersecurity predictions for the coming year.
  • Cybersecurity News: A roundup of the latest cybersecurity news and trends.

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