Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2025, innovations such as precision medicine, AI integration, and enhanced cybersecurity measures are driving both opportunities and disruptions. Cornell Brooks Public Policy
• [New] Cybersecurity has become a top priority for all businesses with small to medium-sized businesses now at the front of the list for global threat actors. Cyber Padlocking
• [New] The UK government projects AI will almost certainly amplify cybersecurity threats by 2027, with current systems already detecting 77% of security vulnerabilities. AI for Education
• [New] Over 90% of organizations expect to increase cybersecurity funding over 2026, but earmarking more money for protection only works if it's being spent on the right resources. The AI Journal
• [New] State actors continue to pose a significant threat to U.K. and global cybersecurity, supported by an evolving cyber intrusion sector. Industrial Cyber
• [New] Regulation and workforce deficits strain resilience: Fragmented global cybersecurity mandates intensify the compliance burden, while a widening skills gap impairs organizations' ability to absorb and respond to risk. Siemens Xcelerator Community Beta
• [New] Investors now prioritize cybersecurity-focused protocols (e.g., MPC-based key management) and decentralized insurance platforms to mitigate state-sponsored risks. Ainvest
• The breakneck speed of AI development and the rise of phishing, deepfakes, and an exponential increase in ransomware attacks, mean institutions and businesses across the globe face an increasing cybersecurity threat, with universities firmly in the firing line. Ellucian
• In 2025, building secure token smart contracts development is not just about clean code it's about creating reliable, trustless systems that protect users and businesses from growing cybersecurity threats. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• Cybersecurity threats in 2025 have made DevSecOps essential. DEV Community
• Upskilling in the most in-demand cybersecurity skills is essential in 2025 for professionals aiming to protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated threats. icertglobal.com
• Prompt Injection Attacks Spike by 540% in 2025 Cybersecurity firm HackerOne has released a report revealing a staggering 540% increase in prompt injection vulnerability reports in 2025. Medium
• By developing post-quantum cryptography, cybersecurity experts at Wells Fargo Bank & Co., Accenture PLC and DigiCert hope to prepare companies for the migration to quantum-based cybersecurity. SiliconANGLE
• As we look toward 2026, cloud systems are becoming more sophisticated and secure, and advancements in AI and cybersecurity are shaping enterprise strategies. CloudTweaks
• Cybersecurity in 2025 is not just about firewalls and phishing filters - it's about navigating a threat landscape shaped by AI, automation, and increasingly sophisticated adversaries. Medium
• Despite the escalating threat and growing sophistication of cyberattacks, Moody's said, many organizations are failing to consistently implement critical cybersecurity measures, such as daily backups of data and multi-factor authentication for network access. Insurance Journal
• The crypto cybersecurity crisis is no longer a hypothetical - it is a $4 billion annual threat with cascading effects on global markets. Ainvest
• 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
• With regards to respondents' priorities for AI cybersecurity capabilities in the coming year, threat hunting ranked first, followed by agentic AI. Tenable
• Nearly two-thirds of technology executives rank cybersecurity as the most significant challenge their business will face over the next decade. Tech Talent Solutions
• Cybersecurity markets are expected to reach around $136.8 B by 2030 with a roughly 8.1% CAGR. Nexus Expert Research

Last updated: 26 October 2025