Weekly Cybersecurity Update: Top Threats & Developments (Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2025)
Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, with major developments occurring across AI safety, cyber policies, and international cybersecurity frameworks. This past week (Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2025) has seen crucial updates that impact businesses, governments, and individuals. Here’s a breakdown of the most important cybersecurity news from the last week.
CYBERSECURITY
David Miller
3/1/20252 min read
Introduction
Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, with major developments occurring across AI safety, cyber policies, and international cybersecurity frameworks. This past week (Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2025) has seen crucial updates that impact businesses, governments, and individuals. Here’s a breakdown of the most important cybersecurity news from the last week.
1. AI Safety: Shift Towards Security Over Ethics
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. and U.K. have repositioned AI safety as a security issue, sidelining ethical concerns.
Both governments declined to sign an international AI declaration prioritizing ethical AI use.
Microsoft has taken legal action against Storm-2139, a cybercrime network exploiting AI.
Read more: Axios AI Security Report
2. U.S. Policy Shift on Russian Cyber Threats Raises Concerns
Key Takeaways:
The Trump administration is downplaying Russian cyber threats, breaking from past U.S. intelligence assessments.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is deprioritizing reports on Russian cyber activities.
Experts warn that this shift could expose the U.S. to increased cyber risks.
Read more: The Guardian Cybersecurity Report
3. EU Pushes for Cybersecurity Certification for Cloud Services
Key Takeaways:
EU industry groups urge the European Commission to approve a cybersecurity certification for cloud services.
The revised certification scheme benefits major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
The new draft removes requirements for U.S. tech giants to partner with EU firms, focusing on technical security instead.
Read more: Reuters Cybersecurity Report
4. Rise in State-Backed Cyber Attacks and Hacktivism
Key Takeaways:
Increased collaboration between state-backed hackers and hacktivists threatens global infrastructure.
70% of cyber vulnerabilities discovered last year were within Industrial Control System (ICS) networks.
North Korea’s Lazarus Group stole $1.46 billion in a major cryptocurrency heist.
Read more: Axios Cybersecurity Brief
5. Notable Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches in February 2025
Key Takeaways:
February saw a surge in cyber attacks affecting multiple sectors, including finance, healthcare, and government institutions.
Attackers are leveraging AI and automation to conduct more sophisticated phishing and ransomware campaigns.
Companies are urged to enhance cybersecurity frameworks and threat detection capabilities.
Read more: Cyber Security Hub Report
6. Expert Insights: Strengthening U.S. Cybersecurity
Key Takeaways:
A recent cybersecurity summit in Washington, D.C. highlighted the need for stronger defenses against emerging cyber threats.
Industry leaders emphasized collaboration between private and public sectors to combat cybersecurity risks.
Keynote speakers included Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan and former CISA Director Chris Krebs.
Read more: Axios Cybersecurity Event
Conclusion
This past week underscores the growing complexity of cybersecurity threats and policy changes worldwide. As AI security, international policies, and cybercrime tactics evolve, staying informed is more critical than ever. Businesses and individuals must adopt proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard digital assets against emerging threats.
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