As 2025 comes to a close, let’s take a look back at the standout cybersecurity stories of December and the entire year with ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe.
29 Dec 2025
As we bid farewell to 2025, Tony Anscombe reflects on the major cybersecurity events that shaped December and the entire year. Here are some highlights:
- Reports reveal that U.S. organizations paid over $2.1 billion in ransom to ransomware groups between 2022 and 2024, as disclosed by the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
- The Texas Attorney General files a lawsuit against five prominent TV manufacturers for allegedly unlawfully gathering user data by covertly monitoring viewers’ watching habits.
- Tony delves into the most notable cyber incidents of the year, shedding light on the malicious tactics and strategies employed by threat actors.
For more cybersecurity news and insights, revisit Tony’s November 2025 security news roundup.
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