Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] The biggest cybersecurity trends 2025 include AI-driven threats, identity-focused breaches, supply-chain exploitation, and quantum risks. The Review Hive
• [New] Embedding ethical practices, governance, and transparency into cybersecurity strategies not only mitigates risk but also establishes a sustainable competitive advantage in a world increasingly defined by AI. TahawulTech.com
• [New] By 2026, Secure by Design will transition from cybersecurity best practice to fundamental business requirement for U.S. companies competing in regulated markets or serving federal clients. Forvis Mazars
• [New] Crypto sector faces $4 B annual cybersecurity threats, with $2.17 B stolen in H1 2025, including Bybit's $1.5 B hack linked to North Korea. Ainvest
• [New] Cybersecurity threats in 2025 have made DevSecOps essential. DEV Community
• [New] Only 11% of business leaders say they plan to expand cybersecurity staff in 2025. Tech Talent Solutions
• [New] Top 10 Emerging Cybersecurity Challenges in 2025 breaks down how fragmented ecosystems amplify vulnerability and how transparency can reverse it. The Review Hive
• [New] Upskilling in the most in-demand cybersecurity skills is essential in 2025 for professionals aiming to protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated threats. icertglobal.com
• [New] The ransomware landscape experienced significant disruption in early 2025 when RansomHub, the dominant group for over a year, went offline in late March / early April. Breached Company
• [New] While some cyber firms, such as CrowdStrike and Halcyon, have committed to continue cyber threat information sharing, others have been more hesitant. Politico
• [New] The global average cost of a data breach is projected to reach $4.44 million in 2025, rising to $10.22 million in the U.S.. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Tech spending is forecasted at S$ 25.5 billion (US$ 19 billion) in 2025, representing a 5.6% increase driven by AI adoption, cloud services, and cybersecurity. Government Technology Agency (GovTech)
• [New] Governments worldwide will finally define a cybersecurity material incident in clear terms, allowing CISOs and their boards to establish explicit policies and processes to follow. Splunk
• [New] Canada has the potential to expand its production of aircraft, ships and military vehicles, using Canadian-made steel, while also developing capabilities in cybersecurity, drones, sensors, and warning systems. IRPP

Last updated: 18 October 2025