Kaspersky Reveals Cyber Threat Trend Predictions In 2025: AI Is The Main Problem

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JAKARTA - Artificial intelligence will be an integral part of everyday life. Therefore, Kaspersky predicts privacy concerns surrounding biometric data and advanced technology will be the center of attention by 2025.

In Kaspersky Security Bulletin's annual series, the global cybersecurity company provides an overview of cybersecurity trends and threats that are expected to affect consumers in the coming year.

AI becomes a daily reality

Artificial intelligence is predicted to be fully integrated into everyday life by 2025. However, this normalization also carries challenges, especially as personalized deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated without reliable detection tools.

Privacy regulations will expand user data ownership

By 2025, individuals can gain the right to monetize their data, transfer it easily across the platform, and benefit from a simplified approval process.

Fraudsters will continue to exploit various new trends and premieres

Cybercriminals are expected to target the launch of leading games, consoles and films by 2025. Titles such as Mafia: The Old Country, Civilization VII, and Death Stranding 2, as well as the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, are likely to attract fraud involving fake pre-ordering, fake rootkit, and malicious downloads. Similarly, blockbuster films such as Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth.

Political polarization will trigger cyberbullying

Increasing political polarization is expected to exacerbate cyber bullying by 2025. Social media algorithms that strengthen divisive content, combined with the widespread availability of AI tools to create engineered deepfakes and posts, are likely to intensify online harassment.

The increasing number of subscription services (subscription) will trigger the risk of fraud

Cybercriminals are expected to create fake services that mimic legitimate platforms aimed at tricking users into providing personal and financial information, resulting in identity theft and financial losses.

The ban on social media for children can lead to wider user restrictions

Australia's proposed law to ban social media access for children under 16 can be a global precedent. If successfully implemented, these restrictions could pave the way for wider access restrictions for other demographics.