Refresh yourself on 2024's top cyber attack trends to stay safe in 2025

In 2024, several emerging cyber attack trends posed significant threats to organizations worldwide, with key findings from Sysdig's Threat Research Team (TRT) highlighting the evolving landscape of cyber risks. A major new threat identified was LLMjacking, involving the illicit use of stolen cloud credentials to access and monetize large language models, costing victims over $100,000 daily. The rapid advancement of AI and automation has also been exploited by attackers to accelerate the scale and speed of attacks, exemplified by the Meson Crypto CDN attack. Malicious actors have increasingly abused open-source tools for cover, as seen with the CRYSTALRAY group's exploitation of the SSH-Snake tool, leading to significant credential theft. Additionally, the discovery of the RUBYCARP botnet revealed a decade-long operation of stealthy fund-draining attacks, underscoring the need for vigilance against low-impact threats. These insights emphasize the importance of proactive threat research and robust cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks as organizations prepare for the challenges of 2025.