Top Cybersecurity Threats to Look out for in 2025
If the previous year of malicious cyberattacks and data breaches taught us anything, it’s this — cybercriminals are becoming more creative, and the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve. Vigilance coupled with strategic preparedness is your best defense. With that in mind, here are the top emerging challenges and cybersecurity threats in 2025.
The Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The adoption of AI-based tools by threat actors continues to be a massive concern for cybersecurity. These individuals or groups that intentionally target digital systems or devices use large language models (LLMs) to manufacture seemingly genuine content published to inauthentic websites, luring individuals and companies into a false sense of familiarity. The ability to create more convincing content supports their deepfake attacks.
In 2025, you can expect to see AI used for increasingly frequent and complex cyberattacks, making it more challenging for people to tell what’s real and what’s not in phishing (email scams), vishing (phone scams) and other digital attacks.
Ransomware and Extortion
In 2024, a major healthcare group fell prey to a ransomware attack, which affected patients and providers nationwide. Ransomware is a cybercrime that blocks access to data and systems until a sum of money is paid.
Due to the growing threat landscape and the potential damage and disruptions ransomware can cause, this and other forms of extortion are expected to remain significant cyberthreats in 2025.
Evolved Infostealer Malware
This malware resides in infected computer systems and steals sensitive data such as login information, personally identifiable information (PII) and financial details. Its widespread prevalence in the previous year demonstrates a concerning rise in sophistication and effectiveness.
This malware is expected to continue as a major concern in 2025. By leveraging stolen credentials, infostealers infiltrate organizations, leaving them susceptible to data breaches. This phenomenon is especially prevalent in companies without additional security layers, such as two-factor authentication.
Ever-Changing Data Privacy Laws
While not expressly a cybersecurity threat, data privacy regulations are becoming more stringent and complex at every level — locally, federally and globally. Staying on top of evolving policies and compliance updates requires proactive diligence and industry knowledge. Many standards require training to ensure enterprise-level employees understand their roles in safeguarding sensitive information to reduce your organization’s risk of exposure.
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In 2025, businesses from every sector must take a proactive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Awareness of digital threats is just the beginning. Effective preparedness ensures your enterprise can manage incidents by minimizing their impact and your recovery time.
Converged Technology Group can help you stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity trends in 2025. We offer round-the-clock vigilance and cutting-edge security frameworks that ensure your organization is prepared for any risk or cyberthreat that comes your way. Our offerings include managed detection and response (MDR) services, next generation firewalls and the latest threat intelligence solutions customized to your mid-market to small enterprise’s needs.
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