Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report notes a 34% surge in exploitation of vulnerabilities, particularly through zero-day exploits, and a 37% rise in ransomware attacks. It urges businesses to adopt multi-layered defense strategies due to the increased threat. The report also shows an alarming 88% of breaches impacting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) involve ransomware, despite median payments dropping to $115,000.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to