Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Cybersecurity threats in 2025 have made DevSecOps essential. DEV Community
• [New] Upskilling in the most in-demand cybersecurity skills is essential in 2025 for professionals aiming to protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated threats. icertglobal.com
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] As we look toward 2026, cloud systems are becoming more sophisticated and secure, and advancements in AI and cybersecurity are shaping enterprise strategies. CloudTweaks
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The crypto cybersecurity crisis is no longer a hypothetical - it is a $4 billion annual threat with cascading effects on global markets. Ainvest
• [New] 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
• [New] With regards to respondents' priorities for AI cybersecurity capabilities in the coming year, threat hunting ranked first, followed by agentic AI. Tenable
• [New] Nearly two-thirds of technology executives rank cybersecurity as the most significant challenge their business will face over the next decade. Tech Talent Solutions
• [New] Cybersecurity markets are expected to reach around $136.8 B by 2030 with a roughly 8.1% CAGR. Nexus Expert Research
• [New] Embedding ethical practices, governance, and transparency into cybersecurity strategies not only mitigates risk but also establishes a sustainable competitive advantage in a world increasingly defined by AI. TahawulTech.com
• [New] The biggest cybersecurity trends 2025 include AI-driven threats, identity-focused breaches, supply-chain exploitation, and quantum risks. The Review Hive
• [New] As we see the reshaping of AI cybersecurity best practices 2025, businesses face a pivotal choice: embrace AI-driven defences or risk falling behind. Proficio MDR: Expert IT Services and Cybersecurity Solu
• [New] Proactive threat hunting is one of the essential AI cybersecurity best practices 2025 that organizations should implement. Proficio MDR: Expert IT Services and Cybersecurity Solu
• [New] Cybersecurity threats targeting biometric data rose by ~31% in 2025. CoinLaw
• Governments worldwide will finally define a cybersecurity material incident in clear terms, allowing CISOs and their boards to establish explicit policies and processes to follow. Splunk
• The vulnerability landscape in 2025 paints a clear picture: cybersecurity vulnerabilities are more numerous, more quickly exploited, and more consequential than ever before. DeepStrike
• Many regulations like SEC's cybersecurity rules for public companies and the Digital Operational Resilience Act in Europe require organizations to report incidents and risks more transparently. Metricstream
• Zscaler's strategic involvement in developing the Zero Trust Maturation Model underscores its commitment to advancing cybersecurity, particularly in healthcare - a sector increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Simply Wall St

Last updated: 19 October 2025