Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] The new Cybersecurity Symposium will tackle digital threats in gaming, focusing on emerging risks, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, and strategies to protect Canada's gaming ecosystem. Yogonet
• [New] Rapid digital transformation in countries such as India, China, Japan, and South Korea has created vast opportunities for cybersecurity vendors. openpr
• [New] North America is projected to maintain its dominance due to high cybersecurity spending. openpr
• [New] 44% of company respondents have reported negative results from AI adoption, such as inaccuracies, cybersecurity risks, and IP infringement. DesignRush
• [New] AI is reinventing cybersecurity: a threat and opportunity for businesses. WebProNews
• [New] McKinsey's insights from the 2025 RSAC emphasize AI as both the greatest threat and defence in cybersecurity. WebProNews
• [New] If successful, DEFA would become the world's first region-wide digital economy agreement, potentially unlocking a $2 trillion digital economy by 2030 by harmonizing regional standards on digital trade, e-commerce, cross-border data flows, cybersecurity, and AI governance. The Diplomat
• [New] Two AI companion apps, Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat, have exposed more than 43 million intimate messages and over 600,000 images and videos after a major data leak discovered by Cybernews, a leading cybersecurity research group known for uncovering major data breaches and privacy risks worldwide. Mimir's Well
• [New] AI disruption and quantum risks are reshaping cybersecurity for critical infrastructure despite falling breach rates. Tech Edition
• In 2025, innovations such as precision medicine, AI integration, and enhanced cybersecurity measures are driving both opportunities and disruptions. Cornell Brooks Public Policy
• 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
• 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
• 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
• State actors continue to pose a significant threat to U.K. and global cybersecurity, supported by an evolving cyber intrusion sector. Industrial Cyber
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 02 November 2025