Welcome to this week’s edition of the Weekly Cybertech Roundup, where we bring you the most significant developments and trends shaping the world of cyber technology. From groundbreaking innovations to critical security updates, our roundup highlights the key stories that are driving the industry forward. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a cybersecurity professional, or just curious about the latest advancements, we’ve got you covered with all the insights you need to stay informed. Let’s dive into this week’s highlights!
McAfee Reveals 2025 Cybersecurity Trends: AI Scams Rise
McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection, released its 2025 predictions. The predictions highlight emerging threats consumers may encounter as cybercriminals exploit advanced AI technology. From hyper-realistic deepfakes and live video scams to AI-driven phishing, smishing, and malware attacks, these predictions reveal how cybercrooks are using AI-powered tools to craft increasingly sophisticated and personalized cyber scams.
Nord Security’s Saily Launches New Data Protection Features
Saily, the travel eSIM service created by the team behind NordVPN, has announced that it is launching new cybersecurity features. The features will be implemented on a network level, making Saily the first wireless provider to introduce a layer of security to its offering.
Akamai’s API Security Solution Earns Recent Accolades
Akamai Technologies, Inc., the cyber security and cloud computing company that protects business online, announced that its API Security solution has been recognized as a market leader by several independent outlets. Three industry awards and a leading position in a top analyst report validate Akamai’s commitment to providing the best products to combat the increasing threat of breaches resulting from API vulnerabilities.
80 Percent of Security Leaders Prefer Platform-Based GenAI: Survey
According to the 2024 State of AI in Cybersecurity Survey from CrowdStrike 80% of security leaders prefer platform-based GenAI tools over point products and applications, highlighting the growing demand for integrated technologies that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across security operations.
Trend Micro Predicts Rise of Deepfake Malicious Twins
Trend Micro Incorporated a global cybersecurity leader, warned that highly customized, AI-powered attacks could supercharge scams, phishing and influence operations in 2025 and beyond. Jon Clay, VP of Threat Intelligence at Trend Micro: “As generative AI makes its way ever deeper into enterprises and the societies they serve, we need to be alert to the threats. Hyper-personalized attacks and agent AI subversion will require industry-wide effort to root out and address.
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