Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] Awareness is the first step in reducing identity theft and information threats in a higher educational institution, since most students and teachers believe that unique passwords are enough to preserve the privacy of personal information. b
• [New] Addressing challenges related to infrastructure, regulation, and cybersecurity will be crucial for sustaining long-term growth and realizing the full potential of smart transportation in South Korea. Bonafide Research
• [New] As cyber threats in Nigeria continue to evolve, businesses must adopt proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and build cyber resilience. New Telegraph
• [New] By 2025, blockchain will play an essential role in enhancing the security and privacy of smart devices. Preventive Approach
• [New] The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024 states that cybersecurity will remain a constant concern in 2025, with ongoing risks to tech-enabled services like financial systems and communication infrastructure. fortinet
• [New] Expand Nuclear Security Mandate Broaden its role in tackling nuclear terrorism threats, illicit trafficking, and improving cybersecurity of nuclear installations worldwide. IASbaba
• [New] Cybersecurity remains a top concern for Australian firms, with more than three-quarters of surveyed companies reporting an escalation in threats over the past year. Insurance Business
• [New] A new survey reveals that Australian businesses are among the least equipped in the Asia-Pacific region to face rising challenges - especially in the areas of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and financial risk. Insurance Business
• [New] The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has launched the European Vulnerability Database, a tool designed to enhance digital security across the EU. Alston & Bird Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Blog
• [New] The urgent global demand for advanced, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, particularly amidst an increasingly sophisticated and relentless threat landscape, underscores the critical necessity of robust Security Operations Center (SOC) services. Yahoo Finance
• [New] In an era where cyber threats grow more advanced by the day, zero-day vulnerabilities remain a significant challenge for cybersecurity professionals and IT security teams worldwide. TrustCommunity
• [New] Organizations worldwide are promoting wargaming exercises to strengthen their cybersecurity postures and be one step ahead of threat actors. ISACA
• [New] In 2025, the regulatory environment is expected to evolve further as governments and industry groups impose stricter controls on data privacy and security. TrustCommunity
• The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has warned that unpatched SimpleHelp RMM software is being exploited by ransomware actors, including DragonForce, to infiltrate customers of a utility billing provider, leveraging flaws like CVE-2024 - 57727 for double extortion attacks. Passle
• AI Governance and the EU AI Act: The EU AI Act, with its initial enforcement phases in 2025, will profoundly regulate the use of artificial intelligence, including its application within cybersecurity tools. Welcome to COE Security | AI Cyber Security Solutions C
• As we move through 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is undergoing rapid transformation driven by innovation in cloud-native technologies, evolving compliance demands, and the growing sophistication of cyber threats. TrustCommunity
• By integrating advanced cybersecurity directly into AI factories with Trend Micro and NVIDIA Agentic AI blueprints, enterprise data, models, and workloads can remain resilient and trusted - unlocking the full potential of AI in a secure, accelerated environment. Laotian Times
• Across all industries, a majority of respondents say ensuring their AI systems comply with increasingly strict data privacy regulations is a challenge they will have to contend with over the next three to five years. Sahm
• The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added ASUS RT-AX55 devices, Craft CMS, and ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Security Affairs
• Cybersecurity and Data Protection - With cyber threats growing in scale and sophistication, UK SMEs remain prime targets for attacks. South East Online
• The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 represents a critical inflection point where artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced persistent threats converge to create unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Maxthon | Privacy Private Browser
• The regulatory frameworks governing cybersecurity are experiencing a significant tightening in 2025, specifically designed to address the escalating complexity and scale of cyber threats. Welcome to COE Security | AI Cyber Security Solutions C
• Cybersecurity spending in India is expected to cross $3.5 billion by 2025, with double-digit growth driven by regulatory pressure, growing cloud adoption and increasing complexity of cyber threats. Free Press Journal

Last updated: 29 June 2025