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• [New] In 2026, deepfakes are expected to become mainstream threats not just to reputations but to national security, political stability and personal safety. Chaud: The Magazine
• [New] According to the National Cyber Security Centre, an authoritative voice on cyber threat to the UK, Artificial intelligence will almost certainly continue to make elements of cyber intrusion operations more effective and efficient, leading to an increase in frequency and intensity of cyber threats. ISACA
• [New] High-risk AI systems require ongoing Algorithmic Impact Assessments (AIA) identifying potential bias, security vulnerabilities, and harms to fundamental rights. Secure Privacy
• [New] An opinion analysis highlighted growing links between ISWAP and ISIS networks in the Sahel, posing increased risks to the Lake Chad Basin and the wider West African security corridor. Zagazola
• [New] 2026 crypto security threats escalate, with experts predicting $2 B + in stolen assets via advanced wallet breaches and AI-driven phishing. Ainvest
• [New] Cloud vulnerability management matters in 2026 because cloud environments are more dynamic, interconnected, and data-driven than ever before, making traditional, periodic security assessments insufficient. Sentra
• [New] COUNTERING IRAN'S MALIGN INFLUENCE: The President is holding Iran accountable for its pursuit of nuclear capabilities, support for terrorism, ballistic missile development, and regional destabilization that endanger American security, allies, and interests. The White House
• [New] Security incidents near Japan's interests (e.g., Taiwan Strait crises or North Korean missile tests) in the final week could shift public sentiment decisively toward security-centered leadership - favoring incumbents. Robert Lansing Institute
• [New] Ukraine's economy is expected to slow further in 2026 as security risks, energy disruptions, and weak consumer sentiment continue to weigh on growth, although sustained inflows of foreign financial aid are likely to keep macroeconomic stability largely intact. Kyiv Post
• [New] If the U.S. security guarantee weakens before Europe can bolster its own capabilities, the EU could face new vulnerabilities that Russia might exploit along its external borders, such as in the Baltic states, and elsewhere. World and New World Journal
• [New] A global survey conducted by the Futurum Group finds well over a third of respondents expect their organization to increase spending on software security testing and application programming interface (API) security over the next 12 to 18 months. DevOps.com
• [New] A group of former national security leaders warn the Australian public is being left in the dark on potential geopolitical chaos detailed in a climate intelligence assessment produced by a key security ally. TrueNorth Weekday Independent News Update
• [New] Organizations will increasingly depend on generative AI to improve everything from DevOps pipelines and cost management to application security and testing, significantly decreasing human involvement and time spent on repetitive tasks. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] AI-Assisted Security Patching and Remediation: By 2027, 70% of corrective code fixes for application security issues will be generated by AI-assisted automated remediation tools, reducing the time to patch software vulnerability down to days. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] In 2026, 20% of Fortune 2000 companies will suffer material security incidents that originate from compromised or manipulated AI-driven observability or control pipelines. Cribl
• [New] The reality of quantum security has made it certain that public-key encryption, such as RSA and ECC, will eventually become vulnerable to security breaches. Sectona
• [New] Reduced regional cooperation and growing reliance on limited infrastructure increase the risk of miscalculation, placing additional pressure on Arctic states and NATO members involved in transatlantic security planning. Bloomsbury Intelligence & Security Institute (BISI)
• [New] 87% of security professionals see AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest growing cyber risk. eSecurity Planet
• [New] As AI-driven threats accelerate in 2026, security teams must evolve their defences to manage new risks and maintain resilience. eSecurity Planet
• [New] In 2026, the global cybersecurity workforce shortage is projected to reach approximately 4.8 million unfilled roles, with a significant spike in demand for professionals specialising in industrial and OT security. CSG Talent
• [New] Global air traffic is projected to double over the next 20 years, with Asia-Pacific leading incremental growth, requiring corresponding expansion of ATM system capacity while simultaneously implementing modern security architectures. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global security-related spending will grow at a compound annual rate of more than 13%, significantly outpacing overall IT growth. The AI Journal

Last updated: 10 February 2026