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As both businesses and individuals become more reliant on connectivity and data so concerns around privacy are increasingly to the fore.

Here are the views of some industry experts on what the privacy landscape may look like in 2025.

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Building a comprehensive cybersecurity program addresses the current challenges and knowledge gaps in cybersecurity, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate the digital landscape securely and effectively.

With Resilient Cybersecurity readers will gain insights into the current state of the cybersecurity landscape, understanding the evolving threats and the challenges posed today. This book emphasizes the importance of prioritizing well-being within the cybersecurity profession, addressing a concern often overlooked in the industry.

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In the past year economic and business pressures, the rise of AI technologies talent shortages and more have put a strain on code pipelines and increased demands on developer teams. This in turn leads to fears around developer strain, product launch timescales and cybersecurity risks.

So what might 2025 have in store for developers? Here's what some industry experts think.

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There are always lots of financial scams running online, and pig butchering is currently one of the most commonly used techniques for parting victims from their money.

But INTERPOL doesn’t like the term, saying it is shaming and puts people off reporting crime. The international crime-fighting agency believes that a shift to the rather fluffier sounding “romance baiting” is important.

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Intel’s recently released Arrow Lake processors were notable for the wrong reasons. Performance was found to be more than a little disappointing, particularly for gamers. A fix was promised, and one has been delivered.

The fix takes the form of a not only an update to Windows, but also a BIOS update. But it does not end there. Intel says that it will be releasing a further update in January which will introduce additional performance optimizations.

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Webcam users rejoice: the end of the “Another App Is Using the Camera Already” error message could be nigh.

People have been asking for the ability to use a single webcam in two or more apps at the same time for what feels likes forever. Built ostensibly as an accessibility feature, Microsoft is finally bringing what it is calling “Multi-app camera” to Windows 11.

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StarTech.com has announced its latest product, the 140W USB-C GaN Wall Charger, aimed at providing consistent power for high-performance devices, including Apple’s M4 Pro and Max MacBooks, M3 MacBooks, premium laptops, and other USB-C electronics. This charger is designed to deliver reliable power while minimizing heat during extended use.

The 140W USB-C GaN Wall Charger features a design intended to remain cool even under full load, addressing common issues with overheating in similar products. Product Manager Tony Parackal explains, “This charger is designed to provide an optimal continuous peak power delivery while ensuring user and device safety.”

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A new report from phishing defense company Cofense highlights increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks that are exploiting trusted email security companies such as Proofpoint, Mimecast and Virtru to trick users into disclosing sensitive credentials.

The attacks make use of fake email attachments, phishing links and credential-harvesting tactics to compromise sensitive data. By mimicking well-known brands, threat actors boost the likelihood that the recipients will trust the emails and engage with harmful content, leading to them exposing critical information.

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Becoming a data scientist is hard. The job focuses on mathematical tools, but also demands fluency with software engineering, understanding of a business situation, and deep understanding of the data itself. This book provides a crash course in data science, combining all the necessary skills into a unified discipline.

The focus of The Data Science Handbook is on practical applications and the ability to solve real problems, rather than theoretical formalisms that are rarely needed in practice.

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Phishing remains one of the most significant cyber threats impacting organizations worldwide and a new report shows credential theft attacks surged dramatically in the second half of 2024, rising by 703 percent.

The report from SlashNext shows that overall, email-based threats rose by 202 percent over the same period, with individual users receiving at least one advanced phishing link per week capable of bypassing traditional network security controls.

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Critical national infrastructure (CNI) has had a rough 2024 in the UK when it comes to cybercrime. From the chaos caused by a teenager who hacked into TfL to the dangerous impact on the NHS after the Synnovis breach. And let us not forget the ongoing fallout from the Sellafield breach in December 2023.

These are just a few of the notable cases of a much wider problem, with Bridewell finding that 60 percent of UK CNI organizations experiencing at least one ransomware attack over the past 12 months.

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Artificial intelligence has been one of the fastest growing areas in the tech sector over the past few years.

As AI becomes more commonly adopted what changes can we expect to see happening in 2025? Here are some expert views.

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Despite organizations putting in place better security controls the pace of data breaches shows no signs of slowing down.

We spoke to Jon Fielding, managing director, EMEA at Apricorn, to discuss the latest data breach trends, the progress that's been made and where more work is needed to address security threats.

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System76 has launched the latest version of its Pangolin Linux laptop, now featuring an all-aluminum body and a 16-inch 2K display. Known for catering to Linux users, the updated Pangolin combines premium build quality with powerful AMD hardware, making it suitable for a variety of workflows.

The new aluminum chassis offers improved durability and a sleek, smooth feel while maintaining the laptop’s lightweight design. System76’s focus on aesthetics and functionality shines through, giving the Pangolin a more polished look and a rigid build that alleviates concerns about flex.

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Fedora Asahi Remix 41 is now available, delivering Fedora Linux 41 to Apple Silicon Macs. This release is the result of ongoing collaboration between the Fedora Asahi SIG and the Asahi Linux project. Fedora Asahi Remix was first introduced at Flock 2023 and made its debut later in December with Fedora Asahi Remix 39.

A major highlight of this release is support for x86 and x86-64 emulation, opening the door for AAA games on Apple Silicon hardware. This is made possible with the inclusion of the new Vulkan 1.4 driver, which brings improved compatibility and performance for gaming. Beyond that, Fedora Asahi Remix 41 delivers solid device support, including high-quality audio that works right out of the box.

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