As the holiday season approaches and families gather around the table to share gratitude and turkey, it’s easy to forget that cyber threats are at their peak during the holiday season. While Thanksgiving marks a time of togetherness, reflection, and generosity, it also presents unique cybersecurity challenges for organizations and individuals.

This week’s developments reinforce the need for proactive risk management, robust incident response, and the continuous alignment of cybersecurity programs to emerging risks and regulatory requirements.

Insider threats have emerged as a top concern for small businesses and organizations, posing complex risks that technology alone cannot solve. Recent CISA advisories underscore a troubling pattern: attackers misuse legitimate credentials, often without triggering suspicion until significant damage has occurred.

Explore the latest cyber threats and trends, from FCC telecom rule changes and AI-driven insurance risks to ransomware crew hacks and critical infrastructure challenges in the JANUS Associates Cyber Threat Report.

Generative AI is changing the game in cybersecurity for everyone, both those looking to protect systems and those who might exploit vulnerabilities. As we see the rise of deepfakes, automated phishing schemes, and unpredictable AI hallucinations, companies are quickly trying to update their risk management strategies to align with the latest NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and AI guidelines.  

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with AI-driven social engineering, DDoS automation, and advanced threat collaboration dominating the headlines. JANUS Associates analyzes the top cybersecurity incidents and trends shaping Q4 2025; drawing from CISA, FBI joint advisories, and trusted cybersecurity intelligence agencies and other trusted public sources.