Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] Google's Cybersecurity Forecast 2026 expects threat groups to adopt AI across reconnaissance, exploitation and malware development, while AI enabled tools can also reshape how cyber security teams defend the organization. / China Black Arrow Cyber Consulting
• [New] Qilin has rapidly evolved from a mid-tier operator to the most prolific ransomware threat in the post-LockBit landscape, claiming 701 victims in 2025 alone. Cyber News Network
• [New] Google's DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool designed to autonomously detect and mitigate threats, a move that underscores the growing role of AI in cybersecurity. OpenTools
• [New] According to IDC's FutureScape: Worldwide Cybersecurity 2025 Predictions, global spending on cybersecurity solutions will reach $260 billion by 2027, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] As PwC's Global Digital Trust Insights report emphasizes, Third-party risk management has become the weakest link in organizational cybersecurity postures, with 60% of significant breaches originating from supplier vulnerabilities. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] As ransomware and malware continue to evolve and threaten organizations worldwide, the prospect of quantum-enabled attacks intensifies the urgency for developing quantum-resistant security strategies. Rapid7
• [New] The Cybersecurity Council urges organizations to adopt proactive measures to counter the threat of deepfake technology. Al Kabban & Associates
• [New] The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued an urgent warning to businesses and the public regarding the escalating threat of AI-generated deepfakes, highly realistic but fabricated videos and audio recordings that mimic real individuals, including senior officials and business leaders. Al Kabban & Associates
• [New] Some ransomware operations deployed in 2026 will be specifically designed to impact critical enterprise software, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, severely disrupting the supply chain of data essential for OT operations. Infosecurity Magazine
• [New] AI-driven social engineering is now seen as the top cyber-threat for 2026. ITTech Pulse
• [New] A series of reports issued between October and November have detailed evidence that cyber threat actors from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are using artificial intelligence to improve the effectiveness of their malicious cyber operations and deploy novel forms of malware. OPFOR Journal
• [New] Dartmouth College has confirmed that it suffered a data breach tied to the Clop ransomware group, which has been exploiting a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer platform. Upfort
• [New] Imaging giant Canon has confirmed that one of its subsidiaries was compromised in a sweeping ransomware campaign exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (CVE-2025 - 61882). Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Ransomware has evolved into a highly structured global economy that the World Economic Forum projects will cost $US10.5 trillion in 2025 - making it effectively one of the world's largest economies. The Sydney Morning Herald
• The next decade will witness the complete reinvention of cybersecurity from a technical function to a strategic business imperative. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Over the next decade, cybersecurity will evolve from a technical specialty to a foundational business discipline integrated into every aspect of operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The cybersecurity industry will grow from its current $200 billion to $500 billion by 2030, driven by increased adoption across small and medium businesses, critical infrastructure protection, and emerging markets. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Global cybersecurity spending will reach $2.3 trillion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• In the next 3 to 5 years, the cybersecurity landscape will be marked by an unprecedented convergence of emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and global instability. Rapid7
• Only through coordinated global action, leadership involvement, and widespread awareness can organizations hope to mitigate the catastrophic risks posed by future quantum-powered ransomware attacks. Rapid7
• In 2025, ransomware damages are expected to reach $57 billion annually, breaking down to $4.8 billion per month. Online Cyber Security Degrees
• The global cost of ransomware alone is projected to exceed $275 billion by 2031, with a new attack occurring every 2 seconds. Online Cyber Security Degrees

Last updated: 29 November 2025