Cybersquatting, ransomware, and domain-based attacks as the top cyber concerns.
Nearly all CISOs expect cyber-attacks to intensify over the next three years, with artificial intelligence playing a growing role in both the sophistication and volume of threats.
According to the research report 'CISO Outlook 2025' by CSC, reports IT Brief Asia. The report, based on input from 300 senior IT leaders, identifies cybersquatting, ransomware, and domain-based attacks as the top cyber concerns.
It found that 98 percent of respondents anticipate a rise in cyber incidents, while 87 percent see AI-powered domain generation algorithms as a direct and evolving threat.
The study underscores vulnerabilities in DNS infrastructure and highlights widespread concern over third-party AI access to corporate data. Experts warn that the human element, marked by skill gaps and underinvestment in domain monitoring, remains a critical weakness. CSC urge tighter AI governance, improved internal awareness, and partnerships with domain security experts to navigate the rising threat landscape.
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Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with 25 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 17 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Forum, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and the National Cyber Security Show, and served as editor of SC Media UK, Infosecurity Magazine and IT Security Guru. He was also an analyst with 451 Research and a product marketing lead at Tenable.
