Cybersecurity 2025

Cybersecurity in 2025 is defined by rapid innovation, evolving threats, and a growing reliance on AI-driven defense mechanisms. As attack surfaces expand with the rise of cloud computing, IoT, and hybrid work environments, organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats—ransomware-as-a-service, AI-powered phishing, and supply chain exploits. In response, businesses are adopting zero-trust architectures, extended detection and response (XDR), and automated threat intelligence. Regulatory compliance, proactive vulnerability management, and investing in cybersecurity talent remain top priorities. In 2025, resilience and adaptability are the cornerstones of robust digital defense.

Google Law Enforcement Portal Breach

Google Confirms Security Breach in Law Enforcement Request Portal

Ravi Jain
A significant security breach within Google’s Law Enforcement Request System (LERS), which was orchestrated by a cybercriminal group known as “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters.” This group, comprising members from several notorious hacking collectives, successfully created an unauthorized account within the sensitive LERS platform, although Google confirms no actual data requests were processed or sensitive information compromised through this fraudulent access. The document further details the group’s previous attack patterns, primarily exploiting Salesforce platforms through social engineering and authentication token abuse, and the broader implications for the security of law enforcement data systems across the tech industry. Finally, the text introduces Technijian, an IT services provider, offering various cybersecurity solutions and consulting to help organizations protect against such sophisticated threats and enhance their overall security posture. ... Read More
Actionable Threat Intelligence

Actionable Threat Intelligence for Mitigating Emerging Cyber Threats

Ravi Jain
The source examines the critical role of actionable threat intelligence in mitigating increasingly sophisticated cyber threats in 2025. It highlights how the volume and complexity of threat data necessitate contextualization to enable proactive defense, differentiating between raw data and refined intelligence. The text explains how artificial intelligence enhances detection and prioritization, and discusses Google's integrated approach using Mandiant and VirusTotal for predictive defense. Furthermore, it addresses emerging threats like triple-extortion ransomware and AI-powered malware, and the importance of supply chain security and machine identity intelligence, emphasizing the need for automation, human-AI collaboration, and intelligence sharing to overcome challenges like alert fatigue and skill gaps. ... Read More
Hackers Target SSRF Bugs in EC2-Hosted Sites to Steal AWS Credentials

Hackers Target SSRF Bugs in EC2-Hosted Sites to Steal AWS Credentials

Ravi Jain
Recent cyberattacks exploited a weakness in Amazon EC2 configurations. Hackers targeted Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities in websites hosted on EC2. This allowed them to access the internal EC2 metadata service and steal AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials. The campaign, observed in March 2025, leveraged older, less secure metadata services. Organizations are urged to upgrade to newer, more secure versions and implement other security measures. A cybersecurity firm, F5 Labs, detailed these attacks and recommends specific defenses, which are also offered as services by Technijian. ... Read More