Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] New requirements for cybersecurity audits, algorithmic pricing disclosures, and health app privacy protections demand immediate operational changes as we head into 2026. The CommLaw Group
• [New] The SP 800-172 controls are intended for safeguarding information that may be the target of Advanced Persistent Threats, which are highly capable, resourceful, and patient cybersecurity threat actors generally associated with nation-states such as China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. JD Supra
• [New] Founded in 2025 by cybersecurity veterans, Tenzai is building autonomous AI hacker agents that continuously attack, exploit, and help fix vulnerabilities in enterprise software - effectively stress-testing code so companies ship more secure products. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [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] 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] Innovations like Google's DeepMind platform that autonomously identifies and mitigates threats in real-time offer a glimpse into the future of cybersecurity, where AI battles AI to secure networks and data. 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] The coming decade will demand a complete reimagining of cybersecurity strategy, moving from reactive defence to proactive resilience. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Telus Corp. is launching a new cybersecurity service meant to protect businesses from future digital threats related to quantum computing technology. Sophic Capital
• [New] The Federal Communications Commission has rolled back a previous ruling that required U.S. telecom carriers to implement stricter cybersecurity measures following the massive hack from the Chinese threat group known as Salt Typhoon. BleepingComputer
• [New] European organizations should adopt a multi-layered approach to mitigate risks arising from the FCC's rollback of US telco cybersecurity rules. OffSeq
• [New] Cybersecurity in 2025 is characterized by accelerating adversary capability, concentrated infrastructure risk, and a talent shortfall. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Looking ahead, resilience, driven by a cultural change rather than prevention alone, will define cybersecurity success in 2026. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] 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
• [New] Stricker cybersecurity regulations and greater awareness of cyber threats are driving the adoption of SSE. Precedence Research
• [New] As Gartner notes in their latest cybersecurity forecast, By 2026, 40% of large organizations will have post-quantum cryptography initiatives, but only 15% will have adequately skilled teams to implement them effectively. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Cybersecurity is the top-ranked industry risk in 2025. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] The biggest cybersecurity threat in 2025 is identity-centric intrusions, where stolen credentials are used to breach corporate networks. CyberSierra
• [New] The UN Economic Commission for Europe's UN Regulation No. 155 (UN R155) mandates a cybersecurity management system across a vehicle's lifecycle, requiring continuous threat monitoring to keep pace with emerging risks. VicOne
• [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

Last updated: 30 November 2025