Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals a 30% rise in third-party data breaches, highlighting cybercriminals’ focus on supply chain vulnerabilities. Exploitation of vulnerabilities grew by 34%, impacting 20% of breaches. Attackers utilize credential abuse and social engineering, often targeting SMBs, with ransomware affecting 88%. The report stresses the need for comprehensive third-party risk management and multi-layered defense strategies.

RSAC Conference day two: A focus on what attackers are doing
Experts discussed the potential for hackers to exploit emerging technologies, such as quantum computing and AI, to access and decrypt sensitive data. Their insights highlighted