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Cybersecurity Dive: Employees attempting to use a company device to access Chinese tech startup DeepSeek’s wildly popular artificial intelligence app could inadvertently be exposing their organization to threats such as cyberespionage, experts warned.
Dark Reading: Many cybersecurity leaders kick off each new year with predictions for the year to come. You may have seen a deluge of them over the last month or so: "Cyberattacks will continue to be a problem." "This certain country will ban ransom payments."
Private Equity Wire: The report indicates that 27% of investors now prioritise cybersecurity in operational due diligence conversations, reflecting heightened awareness of digital threats in the private capital industry.
Cybersecurity Dive: Cryptocurrency ransomware payments fell from a record $1.25 billion in 2023 to nearly $814 million in 2024, a report released by Chainalysis showed.
MSN/Reuters: SailPoint said it was targeting a valuation of up to $11.5 billion in its New York flotation, as the cybersecurity firm looks to go public again in the United States after more than two years.
Forbes: It stands to reason that as organizations grow, their footprint becomes more distributed. While this enables them to remain closer to their customers and other stakeholders, it also means their network environments become more complex.
The Target: Digital payments giant PayPal
The Take: Hackers had access to names, addresses, Social Security numbers, individual tax identification numbers and dates of birth.
The Vector: The threat actors behind the PayPal breach used a tactic called credential stuffing, where attackers use stolen username/password combinations from one data breach to attempt to log into other websites and services.
This breach is critical reminder that zero-day exploits do happen, and furthermore that patching software in a timely, effective manner is a key component of ensuring customer data is protected. Ensuring third-party vendors are deploying patches and fixes in accordance with a firm’s cybersecurity policy is an important step in an overall robust security posture.
Investment News: The constantly evolving landscape of third-party risks that are seen by Finra staff have been highlighted in its 2025 Regulatory Oversight Report.
PYMNTS: Cybersecurity is a major concern for CFOs of middle-market firms, especially those facing high uncertainty due to fluctuating demand, supply chain disruptions, or macroeconomic volatility. These challenges create financial strain and long-term strategic setbacks.
World Economic Forum: While the complexity of today's cyber environment is daunting, our focus at the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity must be on translating this complexity into concrete actions that organizations can implement to enhance their resilience.
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