Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, the widespread adoption of AI agents represents the latest and most consequential escalation in the cybersecurity arms race. MSEDP
• [New] Cybersecurity in 2026 shifts from a background concern to a strategic capability, essential for keeping digital operations stable, trustworthy and uninterrupted. Plataine
• [New] As we head into 2026 and beyond, the total AI dominance within various aspects of cybersecurity will become so obvious and all-encompassing that new terms and subcategories will become necessary to describe the changes and advancements within cybersecurity disciplines and topics. Govtech
• [New] OpenAI warns that its next generation of frontier models is likely to reach a high cybersecurity risk level under its Preparedness Framework. MarketingProfs
• [New] The growing lobbying power of Big Tech is now shaping the boundaries of cybersecurity and privacy legislation in ways that will define Europe's digital identity for years. Information Security Buzz
• [New] OpenAI has cautioned that its latest AI models pose heightened cybersecurity risks, including potential misuse for automated hacking and phishing campaigns. DIESEC - Cyber Security | IT Security Consulting
• [New] High-severity vulnerabilities in popular software platforms have exposed significant cybersecurity risks in 2025. Indusface
• [New] The growing intelligence of both attackers and defenders will shape the cybersecurity environment in 2026. KiwiQA
• [New] In addition to AI, cybersecurity is a top priority in the Division of Examinations 2026 Examination Priorities. Debevoise
• [New] Looking toward late 2025 and into 2026, several emerging cybersecurity trends are poised to influence the threat landscape. DeepStrike
• [New] Industry efforts to source new talent and tackle burnout continues, but we predict that the disparity between demand and supply will remain for at least the next several years, especially with the emergence of AI in cybersecurity. / USA Cybercrime Magazine
• [New] Today, nearly 15% of (corporate) cybersecurity spending comes from outside the chief information security office, and non-CISO cyber spending is expected to grow at a 24% CAGR over the next three years. Cybercrime Magazine
• [New] Cybersecurity Ventures expects global cybercrime costs to grow by 15% per year over the next two years, reaching $10.5 trillion USD globally in 2025 and $12 trillion USD annually by 2031, up from $3 trillion USD in 2015. Cybercrime Magazine
• [New] Internal testing shows a sharp jump in performance on cybersecurity tasks and announced multiple new defensive controls, including stricter access tiers, infrastructure hardening, egress controls, and a dedicated Frontier Risk Council focused first on cyber threats. TECHMANIACS.com
• [New] What's new OpenAI has publicly warned that its upcoming frontier models could reach high cybersecurity capability, including the ability to discover zero-day vulnerabilities and assist with complex enterprise or industrial intrusions. TECHMANIACS.com
• [New] IT leaders are prioritising security and resilience initiatives - strengthening cybersecurity was overwhelmingly selected as the single must-win IT initiative for 2026. Blocks and Files
• [New] Supply chain and third-party risk transparency becomes nonnegotiable, driven by Europe's DORA, the SEC's cybersecurity disclosure rules, and expanding critical infrastructure mandates globally. SecureWorld
• [New] Cybersecurity Risks: Legacy systems expose supply chains to security threats, especially with GenAI adoption - up to 75% of breach risks linked to IP leakage (Gartner). Devox Software
• Quantum computing's rapid maturation amplified cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with experts estimating a 50% likelihood of cryptographically relevant quantum computers emerging by 2035, capable of shattering RSA-2048 encryption. Quantum's Business
• The Pentagon is taking a major step forward in modernizing how it addresses cybersecurity risks. Federal News Network
• U.S. cybersecurity firms are building defensive AI agents that can respond to threats in real time. usfunds
• Cybersecurity in 2026 will be about reducing human error, tightening identity-device trust, and automating threat detection at scale. 42Gears Mobility Systems

Last updated: 21 December 2025