Hey there, cyber warriors! Another month, another rollercoaster ride through the world of cybersecurity. Let’s dive into the most impactful stories that March 2025 had to offer.
31 Mar 2025
Ready to stay ahead of the game in the cybersecurity realm? Well, buckle up because we’ve got some captivating tales for you. In this edition, our very own ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe delves into:
- the sneaky cybercriminals who took advantage of a year-old vulnerability in a third-party ChatGPT tool to target US government organizations,
- a peculiar twist in the world of ransomware, featuring a scam that involves mysterious letters sent via mail to corporate bigwigs, claiming to be from a ransomware gang,
- the latest Patch Tuesday frenzy, where Microsoft released patches for a whopping six zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited by cyber attackers,
- shocking stats from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealing that Americans suffered a staggering loss of US$12.5 billion to online scams in 2024, marking a 25% increase from the previous year,
- a stern warning from the UK National Cyber Security Centre urging businesses and governments to gear up for quantum computer hacking by 2035.
Don’t forget to catch up on the nail-biting stories from our February 2025 edition as well!
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