Throughout 2023, AI, and especially generative AI (GenAI) technology, dominated cybersecurity and technology discussions globally. In particular, ChatGPT, GenAI, and Google’s Gemini release grabbed attention. AI’s rise was unexpected, with the technology not featuring on a list of top security industry predictions for 2023. GenAI’s popularity and its use by cybercriminals have prompted conversations about the challenges it presents. Ransomware, cyber attacks and data breaches also remained key issues in cybersecurity in 2023.

IXON VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Access to Windows & Linux Systems
A security assessment by Shelltrail revealed three critical vulnerabilities in the IXON VPN client, allowing privilege escalation on Windows and Linux. Identified as CVE-2025-ZZZ-01, CVE-2025-ZZZ-02,