Securing the Future: Cyber Threats on the Horizon

October 22, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Virtual event

The threat landscape is evolving faster than ever. In this expert briefing from Mastercard’s Vancouver-based threat intelligence team, Igor Opushnyev and Kostia Nikolaiev will provide a high-level yet accessible overview of the most urgent and sophisticated cyber threats emerging globally. With a strong focus on real-world tactics and trends, from double extortion ransomware and AI-powered breaches to nation-state attacks, this session will help the UBC community better anticipate and prepare for what’s coming next.

This event is organized by Privacy Matters @ UBC as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Click here to register.



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