2025's ransomware trends and zombie vulnerabilities

About this episode

Amy and Pierre Cadieux discuss the ransomware and vulnerability trends of 2025, focusing on threats to the manufacturing sector and evolving attack tactics.

In this episode, Amy and Pierre Cadieux unpack the ransomware and vulnerability trends that defined 2025. From the persistent ransomware threats targeting the manufacturing sector to the rise of stealthy "living off the land" tactics, we break down what these shifts mean for your defense strategy. Why are attackers are increasingly targeting your management infrastructure? How do you spot the difference between a system admin and a threat actor? Tune in to hear Talos' insights on how to move ...

Topics covered

• ransomware
• vulnerabilities
• cybersecurity
• defense strategy

Keywords

• manufacturing sector
• living off the land
• management infrastructure
• threat actor

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