Inside the 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report - Ep 148

In this episode Senior Security Analyst Tyler Moffitt unpacks the 2025 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report. He dives into alarming shifts like a 28% spike in malware infections, the relentless resilience of ransomware group LockBit, and the surge of AI-enhanced phishing campaigns. Tyler breaks down why old-school malware tactics still dominate, how affiliate-driven ransomware-as-a-service is thriving, and why European businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs. Plus, he explores what’s actually working—simple, disciplined defenses—and why “eating your cybersecurity vegetables” may be the most powerful strategy of all. Don't miss Tyler's predictions on AI’s evolving role in both attack and defense for the year ahead.

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