ESET's Tony Anscombe Reviews Key Cybersecurity Stories of December and 2025
As 2025 concludes, ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe provides a comprehensive review of significant cybersecurity developments from December and the entire year. A major highlight is the revelation by the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that U.S.-based organizations paid over $2.1 billion in ransom payments to ransomware gangs between 2022 and 2024. Anscombe notes that this staggering figure likely represents only a fraction of the actual financial impact. Additionally, the review covers legal actions taken by the Texas Attorney General, who is suing five major television manufacturers. The lawsuit alleges that these companies illegally collected user data by secretly monitoring viewing habits without consent. Beyond these specific incidents, Anscombe analyzes broader trends, highlighting pernicious tactics and techniques employed by threat actors throughout 2025. This monthly roundup serves as a critical retrospective for security professionals, offering insights into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and regulatory responses. The article encourages readers to explore previous editions for further context on the year's most notable cyber-incidents and security news.
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ESET's Tony Anscombe Reviews Key Cybersecurity Stories of December and 2025
As 2025 concludes, ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe provides a comprehensive review of significant cybersecurity developments from December and the entire year. A major highlight is the revelation by the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that U.S.-based organizations paid over $2.1 billion in ransom payments to ransomware gangs between 2022 and 2024. Anscombe notes that this staggering figure likely represents only a fraction of the actual financial impact. Additionally, the review covers legal actions taken by the Texas Attorney General, who is suing five major television manufacturers. The lawsuit alleges that these companies illegally collected user data by secretly monitoring viewing habits without consent. Beyond these specific incidents, Anscombe analyzes broader trends, highlighting pernicious tactics and techniques employed by threat actors throughout 2025. This monthly roundup serves as a critical retrospective for security professionals, offering insights into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and regulatory responses. The article encourages readers to explore previous editions for further context on the year's most notable cyber-incidents and security news.
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