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  [ ![Illustration of Adios 2025, you won’t be missed](https://images.captechgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=515,format=webp,quality=85/threat-intel/627ffb0ced.jpg) ](https://captechgroup.com/threat-intelligence-center/adios-2025-you-wont-be-missed-aaf086 "Adios 2025, You Won't Be Missed")  As 2025 comes to a close, the cybersecurity community reflects on a year marked by evolving threats, sophisticated attack campaigns, and important lessons for enterprise defense strategies. From supply chain vulnerabilities to emerging threat actors, this year has underscored the importance of proactive security measures and continuous adaptation.



 

 

 

 

  [ ![Illustration of Meet ConsentFix, a new twist on the ClickFix phishing attack](https://images.captechgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=515,format=webp,quality=85/threat-intel/ded3e590bf.jpg) ](https://captechgroup.com/threat-intelligence-center/meet-consentfix-a-new-twist-on-the-clickfix-phishi-8eb5e5 "Meet ConsentFix, a new twist on the ClickFix phishing attack")  Security researchers have identified ConsentFix, a sophisticated phishing variant that builds upon the ClickFix attack framework. This evolved threat leverages refined social engineering techniques to manipulate users into compromising their credentials and system access.



 

 

 

  [ ![Illustration of Stuxnet](https://images.captechgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=515,format=webp,quality=85/threat-intel/8d8fa89316.jpg) ](https://captechgroup.com/threat-intelligence-center/are-trade-concerns-trumping-us-cybersecurity-criti-5885fd "Are Trade Concerns Trumping US Cybersecurity? Critical Infrastructure at Risk")  The tension between economic trade policy and national cybersecurity has reached a critical inflection point.



 

 

 

  [ ![Illustration of New Tech Deployments That Cyber Insurers Recommend for 2026](https://images.captechgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=515,format=webp,quality=85/threat-intel/0bfe1f51ba.jpg) ](https://captechgroup.com/threat-intelligence-center/new-tech-deployments-that-cyber-insurers-recommend-f66774 "New Tech Deployments That Cyber Insurers Recommend for 2026")  Cyber insurance carriers have a direct financial interest in understanding which security technologies actually reduce breach risk. Their 2026 recommendations reflect emerging threats, regulatory shifts, and proven defense strategies.



 

 

 

  [ ![Illustration of Cisco threat](https://images.captechgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=515,format=webp,quality=85/threat-intel/39c711f2ab.jpg) ](https://captechgroup.com/threat-intelligence-center/cisco-vpns-email-services-hit-in-separate-threat-c-ebf804 "Cisco VPNs, Email Services Hit in Separate Threat Campaigns")  Multiple threat campaigns are actively targeting Cisco VPN and email services through exploitation of CVE-2025-20393. Threat actors including APT41, UAT-9686, and UNC5174 are deploying custom toolsets such as AquaShell, AquaTunnel, and ReverseSSH to establish persistent access and maintain command and control.



 

 

 

  [ ![Illustration of GlassWorm](https://images.captechgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=515,format=webp,quality=85/threat-intel/d50ad4371b.jpg) ](https://captechgroup.com/threat-intelligence-center/new-glassworm-malware-wave-targets-macs-with-troja-6435b3 "New GlassWorm Malware Wave Targets Macs with Trojanized Crypto Wallets")  Security researchers have identified GlassWorm, a sophisticated malware campaign targeting macOS systems through trojanized cryptocurrency wallet applications including Ledger Live and Trezor Suite. The attack leverages compromised browser extensions and supply chain tactics to establish persistence through VNC, SOCKS proxies, and AppleScript execution.



 

 

 

  [ ![Illustration of 86% Surge in Fake Delivery Websites Hits Shoppers During Holiday Rush](https://images.captechgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=515,format=webp,quality=85/threat-intel/0b78e09311.jpg) ](https://captechgroup.com/threat-intelligence-center/86-surge-in-fake-delivery-websites-hits-shoppers-d-1bec29 "86% Surge in Fake Delivery Websites Hits Shoppers During Holiday Rush")  Holiday shopping brings increased vulnerability to sophisticated phishing attacks targeting e-commerce and logistics sectors. Security researchers have documented an 86% surge in fraudulent delivery websites designed to intercept customer data and payment information. These fake courier sites exploit the holiday rush when shoppers are distracted and delivery volumes peak.