Info-Tech's Security Threat Landscape Briefing: November 2025

This monthly recording covers topics such as cyber threat trends, nation states, cyber criminals, and hacktivists campaigns, data breaches, control strategies and exposure to vulnerabilities to help you understand the cyber security impact to business. In this month’s briefing we explore: Ransomware Surges as GenAI Risks Rise (00:50) o Global ransomware incidents rose 46% in September, coinciding with increased usage of generative AI by both attackers and defenders. o See how Info-Tech can help you Automate Security Processes. F5 Breach Highlights Vendor-Side Security Risk (08:22) o In a major security incident, F5 has disclosed that nation-state threat actors had gained persistent, long-term access to its internal systems. o Explore Info-Tech’s guidance on how Build a Vendor Security Assessment Service. AI Learned to Hack (18:03) o A principle-based approach that is aimed at guiding cyber security professionals in OT environment on how to architect and secure the environment was released at the end of September. o Learn how Info-Tech can help you Implement Vulnerability Management. Seven Nations Unite on New OT Cybersecurity Guidance (24:50) o Security researchers report a surge in phishing and malware campaigns using fake AI-branded apps and chatbot lures. o See how you can Secure IT/OT convergence. Ransomware Payments Plummet (32:07) o Despite the sophistication of evolving ransomware tactics, ransom payment rates and amounts have reached historic lows. o Checkout Info-Tech’s research on how to Reduce and Manage Your Organization’s Insider Threat Risk.