Matterport and CAPTUR3D partner to recognise digital twin innovation around the world
M atterport , a pioneer in digital twin technology and spatial data capture , is to sponsor the 2025 Digital Twins Awards ( DTAs ), powered by Matterport partner , CAPTUR3D .
Now in its fourth year , the DTAs are a global stage for inspiring individuals and forward-thinking businesses to showcase their most engaging Matterport digital twins in 2024 . From real estate to cultural preservation , the awards showcase the best and most impactful digital twin projects from over 170 countries worldwide . All Matterport users and partners – from developers to capture technicians and photographers – are invited to participate in one of the largest digital twin awards events in the world .
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“ The Digital Twin Awards are a tribute to the expert skill and dedication within our global community who push the limits of creativity , technology and Digital Transformation ,” said RJ Pittman , Chairman and CEO , Matterport . “ These awards inspire the next generation of ideas , showcasing how digital twins are unlocking a new era of possibilities for real-world spaces .”
Ransomware victims and threat groups have reached an ‘ all-time high ’
G uidePoint Security has released the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team ’ s ( GRIT ) annual Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report .
The report offers exclusive in-depth research , insights and analysis on the evolving ransomware ecosystem , exploring who cybercriminals are targeting ( and why ), the top tactics threat actors are using and what the future may hold for emerging ransomware groups in 2025 .
“ The GRIT 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report reveals the resilience and persistence of the ransomware-as-a-service ( RaaS ) model , highlighting the difficulty of disrupting it ,” said Jason Baker , Lead Threat Analyst , GuidePoint Security .
“ From major law enforcement disruptions to group shakeups and new behaviour patterns , 2024 was at times a chaotic year for threat actors – yet ransomware activity and new groups continue to proliferate . Well-resourced defenders , active vulnerability management , attack surface awareness and actionable intelligence remain critical to mitigating information security risks in 2025 .”
Noteworthy findings from this year ’ s report include :
• A record high of ransomware victims , with 1,600 + ransomware victims in Q4 2024 alone – the largest number recorded in a single quarter since the report ’ s inception .
• A 40 % YoY increase in active threat groups , illustrating a continually developing threat landscape . GRIT identified 88 + total active threat groups in 2024 , including 40 newly observed adversaries .
• The United States remains a top geographic target for ransomware attacks . In 2024 , more than half ( 52 %) of ransomware victims were based in the US .
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