Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] As companies race to rapidly refine their models and investments in AI continue to climb, what comes next could have a major impact on the U.S. economy, national security, and innovation. Department of Computer Science
• [New] 42% of security system failures during active threat simulations were attributable to misconfigured analytics or unpatched firmware, directly linked to installer knowledge gaps. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Sweden is warning that cyber and hybrid threats, where cyber attacks are combined with economic pressure and influence campaigns designed to erode public trust, are becoming a permanent part of Europe's security landscape. Black Arrow Cyber Consulting
• [New] The security of AI could become the Achilles' heel of US AI systems. Asia Times
• [New] Recorded Future can give companies an A-F security grade based on a series of checks of security controls related to software vulnerabilities, authentication weaknesses, exposed infrastructure, and third-party risks. PYMNTS.com
• [New] Leading firms like Stripe and TwilioTWLO - demonstrate API-driven success, while enterprises managing 354+ APIs face risks in security, governance, and infrastructure complexity. Ainvest
• [New] In 2026, Remote SIM Provisioning - enabled embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) architecture will be essential for the long-term security of cellular IoT environments. ABI Research
• [New] Washington will have to play a large role in European security until its allies are mostly capable of defending themselves. / USA Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] The most pressing trade show security concerns today include behavioral escalation that can lead to targeted violence, credential and access control vulnerabilities, cyber-physical convergence, workplace conflict spillover, and reputational disruption driven by protests or misinformation. Trade Show News Network
• [New] AI: Agents, Defences, and AI Security Vulnerabilities Microsoft's Cyber Pulse AI Security Report was dropped in February, finding that over 80% of Fortune 500 companies have active AI agents built using low-code or no-code tools. Peterson Technology Partners
• [New] The US needed Greenland - a Danish territory - from the standpoint of national security because Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place and Denmark is not going to be able to do it. South China Morning Post
• [New] EOS edge devices pose significant risks for organizations because threat actors can exploit unresolved security gaps. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
• [New] The European Commission has presented a plan to counter the increasing security threats posed by drones across the EU. European Commission
• [New] Security leaders will gain clarity on what attackers are doing today and what CISOs and CIOs should prioritize in 2026 to reduce API and AI related risk. Cybersecurity Conferences 2026 - 2027 | Over 3.4K Event
• [New] The National Cyber Security Centre has issued a fresh alert warning that Russian-aligned hacktivist groups continue to target UK organizations, particularly in local government, with disruptive cyber attacks. UKAuthority

Last updated: 24 February 2026