As we close out 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at a swift pace – and organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats that exploit both technology and people.
From rampant information stealing to AI-powered disinformation campaigns, here’s a breakdown of four rising cybersecurity challenges that have been on experts’ radar this year (and will likely be there next year too):
1. Information stealing and ransomware on the rise.
One of the most alarming trends is the surge in information stealing activity. According to Check Point’s State of Cyber Security 2025 report, there was a 58% increase in infostealer attempts – a sharp rise that illustrates the ease of this strategy.
Compounding the issue is the persistent dominance of phishing and social engineering, KnowBe4 reports that 68% of data breaches are caused by human error, making employee awareness and training more critical than ever.
What makes these attacks concerning is that they often serve as precursors to ransomware. By enabling threat actors to gain access before deploying encryption payloads, they can easily make copies of the data and make more money holding compromised data. Even if they don’t succeed in ransoming the individual, hackers can turn to the dark web and sell credentials to others, meaning once you’re compromised, you will likely be attacked again.
2. GenAI and deepfakes fuel disinformation.
Cyber threats are no longer confined to data theft either — they now target perception and truth itself. CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report highlights how GenAI played a pivotal role in cyberattack campaigns throughout the year, enabling adversaries to craft realistic fake personas and manipulate public discourse.
A prime example comes from hackers who are using GenAI to create convincing fake IT job candidates who infiltrate organizations under the guise of legitimate employment. They would get into the company and proceed to become an insider threat, forwarding sensitive information to state-sponsored hackers and other bad actors.
3. Expanding cloud vulnerabilities.
The shift to hybrid cloud environments has also introduced new risks. Attackers now exploit the bi-directional, lateral movement between cloud and on-premises networks, making it easier to pivot across systems once initial access is gained. This expanding attack surface demands robust segmentation, continuous monitoring and zero-trust architectures to mitigate exposure.
4. Cryptocurrency scams and cryptojacking.
Finally, cryptocurrency remains a lucrative target for cybercriminals. One notable scheme involves phishing attacks aimed at stealing wallet credentials from cryptocurrency users. As detailed by KnowBe4, one scam has a scammer impersonating a cryptocurrency support representative, warning users of unauthorized wallet additions and urging them to divulge sensitive information like private keys or reset codes. These scams prey on fear and urgency, often coinciding with real-world breaches to enhance credibility.
Cryptojacking also continues to plague organizations with attackers hijacking computing resources to mine cryptocurrency without consent — often draining massive resources like electricity and water. What makes cryptojacking particularly vexing is that it can go undetected for months.
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