The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and staying informed about the latest threats is crucial for both professionals and organizations. Here are some of the latest trends in cybersecurity threats as discussed by Redditors:

AI and Machine Learning Threats

• AI-Enabled Phishing: AI is making phishing attacks more sophisticated and personalized. "Everyone’s rushing to implement AI into their workflows without thinking from a security standpoint."

• AI in Password Resets: There's a concern about AI being tricked into performing sensitive actions like password resets. "We fooled the AI by claiming we lost our number and providing a 'new' one."

• Shadow AI: Unauthorized use of generative AI by employees poses significant risks. "By 2030, more than 40% of enterprises are predicted to experience security or compliance incidents linked to unauthorized shadow AI."

Human Factor and Social Engineering

• Phishing: Still a major threat due to human vulnerability. "Phishing is still the biggest cyber threat, people will always be the weakest link in Cybersecurity."

• Insider Threats: Employees can be a significant source of security breaches. "~80% of our issues are inside jobs."

• Social Engineering: Often underestimated but highly effective. "Social engineering. Hands down."

Supply Chain Attacks

• SolarWinds Incident: A notable example of a supply chain attack where malicious code was injected into software updates. "Not sure if it qualifies as recent, but the SolarWinds incident where they got hacked and had malicious code injected into their source."

Ransomware and Data Exfiltration

• Ransomware as a Service (RaaS): The commoditization of ransomware makes it easier for attackers to operate. "Ransomware as a Service models are really showing the strength of criminal enterprise."

• Data Leaks: Significant data breaches like the Equifax incident highlight the risks of personal information exfiltration. "I’m still wondering what happened from the Equifax breach whereby PII was exfiltrated from 143 million Americans."

Cloud Security

• Cloud Vulnerabilities: The increasing reliance on cloud services introduces new security challenges. "Everyone being in clouds."

SIM Swapping

• SIM Swapping: A direct threat to personal accounts and financial assets. "One phone call and suddenly your bank + email are gone. Scary."

How to Stay Updated

• Follow Cybersecurity Subreddits: Regularly check subreddits like r/cybersecurity and r/Information_Security.

• Newsletters and Blogs: Subscribe to reputable cybersecurity newsletters and blogs. "I sub to newsletters, and also some youtube channels that explain the current threat types."

• CISA Advisories: Keep an eye on advisories from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories"

• Feedly: Aggregate news from various cybersecurity portals into one place. "Create a Feedly account and throw every threat intelligence/cybersecurity website you can get your dirty little hands on into it."

Subreddits to Explore

• r/cybersecurity

• r/Information_Security

• r/netsec

• r/sysadmin

These communities are great places to ask further questions and get advice from experienced professionals.