The Five Stories That Shaped Cybersecurity in 2022

2022 was a significant year for cybersecurity with numerous security incidents making consistent headlines. The year saw the emergence of Lapsus$, a cybercriminal group responsible for widespread data breaches, a huge rise in zero-day attacks, a crackdown on rogue spyware firms by tech giants like Google and Facebook, increased focus on software supply chain security including controversial SBOM mandates, and a general expansion of the cybersecurity sector.