Year in Review 2025: The major headlines and moments from Sophos this year

As we kick off 2026, Sophos wanted to look back on 2025 and celebrate a year marked by bold innovation, rapid around-the-clock threat response, and relentlessly protecting our 600,000+ customers.

It was a time of positive change, growth, and innovation as we navigated the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Sophos stood at the front lines — our threat researchers monitored shifting geopolitical dynamics, exposed state-sponsored attacks, and helped businesses of all sizes stay protected.To mark the year, we’ve curated some of our most impactful stories, headlines, and research highlights. Prefer to watch instead? Check out the video version here.

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AndyC

Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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