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Global cybersecurity and business email compromise threats

Overview

Cybersecurity experts and agencies are highlighting an increase in digital threats, specifically targeting individuals and organizations through impersonation and unauthorized access.

Early reports identified risks such as WhatsApp account monitoring via unauthorized QR code scanning and a rise in business email compromise (BEC) attacks. In Slovenia, police reported damages of 2.3 million euros in 2024 related to such scams, following a 5.7 million euro loss the previous year.

As the threat landscape evolves, data from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) indicates that BEC resulted in over $3 billion in reported losses in 2025, with tech and customer support scams adding $2.1 billion in damages. Because these attacks often succeed without malware, experts recommend a multi-layered defense strategy. This includes employee training, verification protocols for payments, endpoint security tools, and the use of cyber liability insurance to manage recovery costs and third-party liabilities.

Entities

SI-CERT · WhatsApp · FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center · Slovenian Police

Timeline

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    Cybercrime threats and mitigation strategies for businesses

    Cybercrime, including business email compromise, caused billions in losses in 2025. Experts recommend a multi-layered defense of employee training, verification processes, and cyber insurance.

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    Cybersecurity threats rise with WhatsApp spying and email scams

    Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, including WhatsApp account spying via linked devices and increasing business email compromise (BEC) scams targeting companies in Slovenia.

Sources

europesays.com · hnonline.sk · slovenskenovice.si · splashtop.com · student.si · systemonline.cz