Trends and Reports

The rapid technological advancements of the past few years (or decades, depending on how far back you want to scroll) are only picking up speed, and the threats we face will keep evolving just as fast.

But what does that actually mean for 2025?

Though the recent Baltimore bridge collision wasn’t a cyber-attack, it did showcase a serious vulnerability in ship systems. A vulnerablity that could’ve easily been exploited by hackers, highlighting a truth that can no longer be denied – ships are easy targets for cybercriminals.

In these cyber warfare episodes of Threat Talks, we explore whether or not we stand a chance in this continuous arms race in cyber technologies, what Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are, and how these modern threats can affect literally everyone.

PwC’s Dutch CEO Survey shows that 56% of Dutch CEOs are very concerned about cyber risks. The Allianz Risk Barometer lists cyber incidents as the biggest worry for companies globally and Gartner’s 2023 Top Cybersecurity Trends reports that business leaders are recognizing cybersecurity as a top business risk, yet organizations still struggle with implementing the necessary measures to mitigate risks.

How do you stop these modern bankrobbers from targeting your financial institution? In this Breaking the Bank episode of our Threat Talks podcast, our special guest and renowned cybersecurity expert Jayson E. Street shares his experiences on how he ethically “robs” banks to reveal security weaknesses.