This month in security with Tony Anscombe – October 2025 edition

The October 2025 security roundup highlights three significant trends shaping the threat landscape. First, the end of Windows 10 support creates potential security gaps for organizations and individuals failing to upgrade, leaving them vulnerable to unpatched exploits. Second, TikTok has emerged as a platform for scams, with threat actors leveraging its popularity for social engineering attacks. Third, state-aligned hackers are increasingly weaponizing AI for advanced cyber operations, raising the bar for defensive capabilities. Organizations should prioritize Windows migration planning, educate users about social media scams, and enhance AI-based detection capabilities to address these evolving threats.

From the end of Windows 10 support to scams on TikTok and state-aligned hackers wielding AI, October's headlines offer a glimpse of what's shaping cybersecurity right now

The October 2025 security roundup highlights three significant trends shaping the threat landscape. First, the end of Windows 10 support creates potential security gaps for organizations and individuals failing to upgrade, leaving them vulnerable to unpatched exploits. Second, TikTok has emerged as a platform for scams, with threat actors leveraging its popularity for social engineering attacks. Third, state-aligned hackers are increasingly weaponizing AI for advanced cyber operations, raising the bar for defensive capabilities. Organizations should prioritize Windows migration planning, educate users about social media scams, and enhance AI-based detection capabilities to address these evolving threats. From the end of Windows 10 support to scams on TikTok and state-aligned hackers wielding AI, October's headlines offer a glimpse of what's shaping cybersecurity right now From the end of Windows 10 support to scams on TikTok and state-aligned hackers wielding AI, October's headlines offer a glimpse of what's shaping cybersecurity right now