Threat Landscape Briefing – November 2025

In this month’s briefing we explore:

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

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