Love is in the air on the eve of Valentine's Day, but while you may be feeling lovey dovey, cybercriminals are just getting warmed up! As couples rush to buy flowers, chocolates, and gifts, cybercriminals seize the opportunity to disrupt businesses with targeted attacks. Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, ransomware, and credit card fraud are just a few of the tactics threat actors use to capitalize on peak shopping seasons like Valentine’s Day.

In this blog, we’ll uncover how hackers target businesses in the romantic retail sector, the common threats they deploy, and how companies can safeguard their systems against these love-struck cybercriminals. Because nothing ruins Valentine’s Day faster than a website crash—or worse, a data breach.

It is common knowledge that cybersecurity threats are constantly adapting to thwart new systems and solutions, often leaving organizations struggling to keep up. Two commonly discussed strategies—threat detection and threat hunting—are essential components of a robust cybersecurity posture. However, the distinction between them is often misunderstood, leading to gaps in security coverage.

In this blog, we’ll explore the key differences, common misconceptions, technical and practical applications, and what these strategies mean for your business. We’ll also highlight best practices and how EIP Networks can help you implement effective cybersecurity measures.

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This week in cybersecurity, we’re seeing major developments across government policy, corporate security, and new hacking tactics. A newly discovered attack method exploits trusted system files to bypass security defenses, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) disclosed a breach linked to a Russian-backed Office 365 compromise. Meanwhile, Canada is investing $38 million in its cybersecurity infrastructure, and Mastercard is teaming up with VikingCloud to provide cybersecurity solutions for SMBs.

Additionally, a staggering 28 million devices have been hijacked in a new cyber attack, and the FBI has issued an urgent warning about a phishing campaign using fake texts and messages. Finally, Ukraine has officially launched a project to bolster its cyber defense capabilities amid ongoing cyber warfare threats.

Here’s what you need to know.

Cybersecurity developments this week highlight the growing complexity of cyber threats, regulatory shifts, and emerging security risks that businesses must navigate. Canada is launching a national cybersecurity strategy, Microsoft vulnerabilities are actively exploited, and AI security concerns are prompting government action. Meanwhile, major data breaches continue to expose millions of records, raising alarms across industries.

Let’s explore the most important cybersecurity updates of the week.

This week, cybersecurity threats have once again made headlines, with major incidents affecting financial institutions, healthcare systems, cloud storage platforms, and even maritime operations. A data breach at TD Bank exposed sensitive customer information, while a critical vulnerability in Alibaba Cloud put business data at risk. Meanwhile, a backdoor in Contec patient monitors has raised concerns about the security of medical devices.

On a regulatory front, the U.S. Coast Guard has implemented new cybersecurity mandates for the maritime industry, signaling a growing focus on securing critical infrastructure. At the same time, businesses worldwide are facing increasing cyber risks, as seen in breaches affecting Kenya’s Companies Registry.

With cybercriminals constantly refining their tactics, organizations must stay ahead of the latest threats. Here’s a deep dive into this week’s most pressing cybersecurity developments.

In this week's Weekly Round-Up, AI vulnerabilities are being exposed and law enforcement is striking back against underground hacking forums. This week, we’re looking at a massive data breach at China-based AI firm DeepSeek, a malware campaign targeting Android devices, a critical vulnerability in Cisco Webex, and much more.

With cyberattacks targeting everything from social media platforms to enterprise collaboration tools, the risks to businesses and individuals continue to grow. Understanding these threats is the first step in protecting against them.

Here’s everything you need to know from this week in cybersecurity.