Global Scans · Ecosystem collapse · Weekly Summary

• [New] China's mounting environmental crisis is endangering the pace of its economic growth and threatening the legitimacy of the ruling party. Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] The US Army is diversifying its supply chain for essential components like 155 mm artillery shells and propellant charges in a strategic move to enhance its munitions production capabilities and reduce vulnerabilities. Caliber.az
• [New] Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new ransomware operator, SuperBlack, actively exploiting Fortinet firewall vulnerabilities to compromise thousands of devices. Xage Security
• [New] The exploitation of the MMC zero-day vulnerability by sophisticated Russian threat actors underscores a harsh reality: no system is completely immune to attack, and complacency is a luxury that no organization can afford. Windows Forum
• [New] The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) defines critical minerals as ones that are essential to a country's economy and national security, with supply chains that are vulnerable to disruption. Student News Daily
• [New] Canada's once-booming tourism to the U.S. is plunging as political tensions, tariffs, and a mounting boycott drive Canadians away, threatening billions in revenue and signaling a deeper collapse ahead. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The WannaCry ransomware attack represents one of many examples that used an unpatched SMB (Server Message Block) vulnerability to spread across Windows systems across the globe. Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• [New] One of the most alarming developments this month: a threat actor claims to have exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic, breaching Oracle Cloud infrastructure and exfiltrating over six million customer records. The Realist Juggernaut
• [New] Dependency on Foreign AI Technologies: India relies heavily on foreign AI infrastructure, including cloud services and advanced AI chips, creating strategic vulnerabilities. Drishti IAS
• [New] Security and vulnerability management solutions demand in the US is driven by factors such as increasing implementation of security solutions to bolster cyber security, rising investments in advanced security solutions across multiple industry verticals, changing data compliance regulations, etc. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the vulnerabilities of global supply chains, prompting companies to rethink their sourcing strategies and operational efficiencies. EDGAR Index - SEC Filing News
• [New] CISA Warns of Three Actively Exploited Security Vulnerabilities The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warns of three major vulnerabilities. VerSprite, Threat Modeling and Pentesting Services
• [New] The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains is leading to shortages of critical components and materials required for tire production. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Armed conflict, displacement, and weak health systems further hinder effective response efforts, while global supply chains remain highly vulnerable to disruption during health crises. Patricio V. Marquez
• [New] From ransomware to supply chain vulnerabilities, manufacturers face cyber threats that not only jeopardise their financial stability but also disrupt global operations. Novus Press Bulletin
• [New] Climate collapse will devastate global food systems and eviscerate natural capital, with serious implications for the US economy specifically. Verdict
• [New] The US is accelerating efforts to diversify its critical mineral supply chains due to growing vulnerabilities, particularly concerning its reliance on China. Confluence Investment Management
• [New] Outdated Systems - GCHQ warns that many in the insurance sector still use outdated Windows systems, increasing vulnerability. All About Shipping
• [New] The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has confirmed active exploitation of a critical Fortinet vulnerability (CVE-2025 - 24472) in ransomware attacks. RedSeal
• [New] From a massive data breach impacting over 500,000 individuals at the Pennsylvania State Education Association, to the active exploitation of vulnerabilities in Fortinet and Apache Tomcat, cyber threats continue to evolve. RedSeal
• [New] Japan's geographical vulnerability to natural disasters, including frequent earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons, further intensifies the demand for extensive P & C coverage. Verified Market Research
• [New] The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 states conduct a vulnerability assessment to determine the risk of bridge collapse from a vessel collision. MarineLink
• The recent pause in U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine further exposed the vulnerabilities related to intelligence and targeting reliance, and may spur a broader reassessment of hardware dependencies related to software support and maintenance. War on the Rocks

Last updated: 30 March 2025