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Identity Convergence, Private GPTs and AI Attacks
Identity Convergence, Private GPTs and AI Attacks

In 2024, IT was shaped by numerous innovations in AI and large language models, for example. New attack vectors such as AI model jailbreaking or prompt hacking have also emerged. CyberArk takes a look at the trends of 2025. 2025 will again bring a number of new developments, challenges and opportunities in IT and cybersecurity. CyberArk sees three areas in particular that companies should keep an eye on: the convergence of physical and digital identity, the introduction of private AI models and AI-driven cyberattacks. Convergence of physical and digital identity Nowadays…

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2025: Cybersecurity in the Public Sector and KRITIS
2025: Cybersecurity in the public sector and KRITIS Image: Bing - AI

The year 2025 has barely started and yet it is already in full swing. The current global uncertainty is also affecting cyberspace. What can we expect this year? At the same time, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is raging unabated in cyberspace too. "Unfortunately, the public sector and critical infrastructures will continue to be the focus of cyber attacks. And we are still not sufficiently prepared for this: The adoption of the NIS2 implementation law and the KRITIS umbrella law will no longer take place in this legislative period. The negotiations on the national implementation of the two EU directives...

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Developments of AI in Cybersecurity
Developments of AI in Cybersecurity

Google Cloud recently published its Cybersecurity Forecast for 2025. The report contains forward-looking insights from several leading security leaders at Google Cloud - including Google Threat Intelligence, Mandiant Consulting and the Office of the CISO of Google Cloud. Among other things, they describe what the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) will look like for both attackers and defenders. Use of AI by attackers The experts assume that malicious actors will increasingly use AI-based tools in 2025 to improve their online activities at different stages of the attack...

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Just Hype or Reality: Cybersecurity Predictions 2025 
Just hype or reality: Predictions Cybersecurity 2025 Image: KI - Dall-E

There are plenty of predictions about cybersecurity every year, many of them full of exaggerations. It makes more sense to look at data and trends that have shaped the previous year and build a forecast on them. This reveals three major areas that will determine the cybersecurity situation for companies in the coming months: AI, hacktivism and quantum computing. The principles and innovations of AI have also been researched and extensively used at Bitdefender since 2008. But you shouldn't get caught up in the current hype. Contrary to the prevailing opinion, we think that AI in...

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Cybersecurity 2025: Deepfakes, AI-assisted phishing, fraud
Cybersecurity 2025: Deepfakes, AI-powered phishing, fraud Image: Bing - AI

Trend Micro experts warn of an era of hyper-personalized cyberattacks and identity theft in 2025. In their security predictions for the new year, the experts warn of highly individualized, AI-powered fraud, phishing and influence campaigns. The report "The Easy Way In/Out: Securing The Artificial Future" on the predictions for 2025 warns in particular of the potential of malicious "digital twins". Stolen or leaked personal information is used to train a Large Language Model (LLM) that mimics the victim's knowledge, personality and writing style. In combination with fake video and...

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IT Security 2025: Data Destruction and Social Engineering with AI
IT Security 2025: Data Destruction and Social Engineering with AI

In 2025, the risk of data loss for companies will increase significantly, as there are currently many attackers who delete data instead of encrypting it. Security experts also expect that criminals will increasingly use AI for social engineering in their attacks and will fake voice messages, images and videos. There can be no talk of relaxation in 2025. Cyber ​​criminals will continue to attack targets with the lowest security standards from an economic point of view, because this is where the profit is greatest. G DATA CyberDefense provides an outlook on IT security topics that will become relevant in the coming year. New perpetrators...

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Security Trends 2025: AI is now part of the team
Security Trends 2025: AI is now part of the team Image: Bing -AI

Security trends 2025: AI technology is becoming more and more of an integral part of IT security. Security teams should now see AI as another team member and pull together. But that is just one trend in 2025: Added to this is the partnership between CIOs and CISOs, risk-based exposure management and a new wave of ransomware. The IT technology and security challenges of the coming year require significantly more cooperation between management and security officers. In 2025, the increased integration and consolidation of cybersecurity and IT resources should succeed in order to minimize security risks despite and through the increasing use of AI. Both for...

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Outlook 2025: Solutions for changing attack surfaces through AI, IoT & Co
Outlook 2025: Solutions for changing attack surfaces through AI, IoT & Co -Image: Bing - AI

The attack surface of enterprises will inevitably continue to expand in 2025. The data-driven acceleration, including the increasing integration of AI-driven applications and IoT devices, will expose new vulnerabilities. This will allow malicious actors to expand their actions and strategies. Executives will grapple with increasing regulatory pressure and try to balance innovation and compliance. While already established directives such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) already set strict standards for data protection and security, newer regulations such as NIS2 or DORA raise the bar even higher. For global companies…

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2025: Who wants to be responsible for IT security?
Who wants to be responsible for IT security? Image: Bing - AI

As they do every year, the IT security specialists at WatchGuard Technologies have taken a look into the future at the end of 2024 and made their predictions about which trends will shape the industry in the coming months. It is obvious that things will not get any easier for IT security managers in companies - quite the opposite. One of the six theses put forward is: "The role of CISO (Chief Information Security Office) is not desirable." Typical problems that have to be overcome in this role are less of a technical nature, but mainly concern dealing with human sensitivities...

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Cybertrends 2025 – what to expect
Cybertrends 2025 - what to expect Image: Bing - AI

What does 2025 mean for cyber security in companies? Which cyber attacks will become more frequent, which industries are particularly targeted and what role will AI play in the future? In cyber security, the last few years have shown that you have to expect anything. Since no one can see into the future, it is worth looking back at 2024 in order to evaluate developments, anticipate possible scenarios for the future and to adapt and look to a new year with confidence. Security is well positioned, but vigilance is and remains the top priority. Because...

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