Cybersecurity faces unprecedented changes as emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, create unique opportunities and challenges. A recent report from Check Point Software Technologies projects that cyberattacks in 2025 will be marked by the incorporation of AI tools that will sophisticate cybercrime, the rise of ransomware in supply chains, the emergence of quantum threats and greater exploitation of social networks.
AI as a cybercrime weapon
AI is set to become a key tool for cybercriminals. By 2025, AI will enable attackers to conduct personalized phishing attacks and generate adaptive malware that will learn from systems in real time, thereby bypassing defenses.
According to the report, access to these AI tools will facilitate cybercrime for individuals with limited technical knowledge, expanding the range of attacks.
Ransomware and supply chains: an expanding target
Ransomware will transform into a more automated threat, targeting crucial supply chains using AI-based social engineering techniques, such as deepfakes, to fool corporate defenses. The consequence would be a massive potential risk for entire sectors, from industrial to technological.
Quantum computing: The end of traditional encryption
Quantum computing represents a threat to traditional cybersecurity. Although large-scale applications are still in development, the report highlights that industries such as finance and healthcare should begin adopting encryption that is resistant to quantum attacks, as these have the potential to break current security systems.
Accidental data exposure: a risk of AI at work
The proliferation of AI tools, such as text assistants and chatbots, has become a privacy risk. Check Point warns that, by 2025, the integration of AI into companies and work processes will increase the possibility of employees unintentionally exposing sensitive data. Governance of AI in the workplace will therefore be essential to avoid accidental data breaches.
Cybersecurity in the cloud and the role of AI in defense
By 2025, enterprises will migrate to cloud security platforms with AI-powered capabilities. The concept of “proactive defense” will replace reactive strategies, and artificial intelligence will allow threats to be monitored in real time, increasing the effectiveness of security operations and reducing false positives.
New cybersecurity roles: CIO and CISO
The report predicts that the roles of CIOs (Chief Information Officers) and CISOs (Information Security Officers) will converge in risk management. CIOs will not only deal with technological infrastructure, but also with cybersecurity, aligning IT and security at the same management level.
Social networks and IoT: growing attack surfaces
The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest growing attack surfaces. By 2025, there are expected to be 32 billion IoT devices, and each represents a potential vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers. Social networks will also be vulnerable spaces, where deepfakes will become more frequent and difficult to detect, especially in the corporate and financial sphere.
The challenge of facing emerging threats
Alejandro Botter, Check Point engineering manager for southern Latin America, explains that the development of advanced technologies is crucial to face constantly evolving threats. However, the lack of trained personnel and the rapid expansion of the attack surface require innovative solutions that allow security teams to focus on the most critical threats.
Cybersecurity in 2025 will be a dynamic and ever-changing field, requiring collaboration between technology experts and regulators to ensure adequate defense against the growing power of tools powered by AI and quantum computing.
Source: Ambito
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