How Cyber Criminals Are Shifting Their Attacks In 2025

Attackers are moving beyond endpoints to exploit cloud systems and embedded devices, driven by two key factors:

1. The value of data stored in these environments.
2. The ease of exploitation due to misconfigurations or poor monitoring.

Cloud platforms like Microsoft 365 and AWS host critical business data, making them prime targets. Meanwhile, embedded systems—such as IoT devices—often lack robust security, offering attackers an unguarded entry point.

PurpleSec's Chief Technology Officer, Joshua Selvidge, explains why attackers are shifting their strategies, its impact on small businesses, and how XDR provides protection against this growing trend.

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Josh brings more than a decade of cybersecurity expertise to this discussion, having held positions at the DoD and led Security Operations Center teams.

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Jason Firch, MBA
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Joshua Selvidge
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