Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] Protocols like Armis and Picus Security are pioneering solutions to combat advanced persistent threats, while projects integrating hardware security modules and multi-party computation (MPC) are gaining traction. Ainvest
• [New] 61% of blockchain-related losses in 2024 stemmed from stolen private keys and signatures, while supply chain attacks grew by 300% year-over-year 2025 Blockchain Security Forecast: Top Threats for the Year Ahead. Ainvest
• [New] Google launched CodeMender, an AI-powered agent that detects, patches, and rewrites software to eliminate security vulnerabilities before they cause harm. Vavoza
• [New] Google's AI Challenge for Chrome and the Inherent Security Risks Google is encouraging developers to build new Chrome extensions using its multimodal AI APIs through its Built-in AI Challenge. Medium
• [New] Security and defence applications remain the largest revenue generator and will increase quite a lot over the last decade. Via Satellite
• [New] The recognised gap that is emerging between cyber threats and our collective ability to defend against them; may well mark 2026 as the year of the first major AI-driven cyber security breach. Huntsman
• [New] In 2025, as cyber threats grow more sophisticated and our lives become increasingly digital, biometric security is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Latest Cybersecurity and Hacking News For You
• [New] Brussels frames AI as a strategic asset essential for industrial competitiveness and security, warning that reliance on foreign AI infrastructure could be weaponised amid rising geopolitical tensions. Fortune
• [New] Regulators such as the U.S. National Security Agency and NIST are urging organizations and their suppliers to plan PQC migration now. PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC
• [New] The U.S. government is scrambling to deploy quantum-resistant encryption before Q-Day - the moment when quantum computers become powerful enough to break current encryption standards, threatening everything from bank transactions to national security. Insights
• [New] Phasing out paper checks: In line with modernization efforts, the IRS is increasingly favoring direct deposit, reducing delays and security risks involved with paper checks. Global Climate News
• [New] SpaceX has garnered the majority of U.S. national security launches awarded for fiscal year 2026, securing five missions. KeepTrack
• [New] The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan has once again emerged as one of the biggest national security threats in Pakistan. Acled
• [New] In a groundbreaking experiment that echoes Cold War-era fears, Chinese scientists have simulated the devastating impact of multiple nuclear detonations on a single target, revealing alarming implications for modern military strategy and global security. Energy Reporters
• [New] The UK's National Cyber Security Centre advises high risk systems to migrate to PQC by 2030, with full adoption by 2035. IBM
• [New] The bitter confrontation between Saudi Arabia and Iran is not only stoking conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, but now threatens the stability, security and well-being of the whole Gulf region. Gerlach Press
• [New] Governments worldwide, particularly in the United States, are increasingly viewing domestic chip manufacturing as a matter of national security and economic resilience, a sentiment solidified by the supply chain disruptions experienced during the recent pandemic. FinancialContent
• [New] Canada's airspace control has been subject to uncertainties due to military exercises, border control issues, and cyber-security threats. CalCoast Times
• [New] The U.S. Coast Guard's fleet of ASCs and Arctic-capable vessels is insufficient to meet current operations demands and presents a national security risk. The White House
• [New] An Arctic Security Corridor, consisting of all-weather roads, ports and airports in northern territories that can be used for military and civilian purposes, could help to develop critical mineral potential while expanding Canada's defence capabilities. IRPP
• [New] The Asia Centre for Health Security is an academic think tank set up to strengthen Asia's readiness for biological threats through scientific evidence, building expertise and capabilities, and forging strategic partnerships. GCBR Organization Updates
• [New] CSR takes a holistic approach to 21st-century security challenges, recognizing that threats such as climate change, pandemics, nuclear instability, and AI are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. Opportunities for Youth
• [New] If not managed responsibly, AGI could destabilize global security, disrupt military balances, and create challenges for human oversight in critical decision-making processes. Opportunities for Youth

Last updated: 14 October 2025