Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats HR Professionals Must Watch Out for in 2025

Top 5 cybersecurity threats for HR in 2025:

  1. AI-Enhanced Phishing: Cybercriminals use AI to create more convincing phishing attacks.
  2. Insider Threats: Employees may unintentionally or maliciously leak sensitive data due to excessive access.
  3. Third-Party Tech Vulnerabilities: Reliance on HR tech platforms can expose organizations if a vendor is compromised.
  4. Remote Work Risks: Unsecured personal devices and networks increase data vulnerability.
  5. Quantum Computing Risks: Advanced computing capabilities may outpace current encryption, allowing future decryption of intercepted data.

HR must proactively improve security and employee training to mitigate these threats.

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