Global Scans · Digital security · Weekly Summary

• [New] Anthropic signed an MOU with South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT, committing to collaborate on AI safety and cybersecurity, model evaluation in the Korean language with the Korea AI Safety Institute, and information-sharing on AI-enabled cyber threats. Build Fast with AI
• [New] The U.S. leads through binding directives requiring real-time threat intelligence integration across civilian agencies and critical infrastructure, while Canada prioritizes public-private intelligence sharing under its national cyber strategy. Research Nester
• [New] Japan, India, South Korea, and Australia lead with active cyber defence laws and compulsory threat intelligence reporting for critical infrastructure. Research Nester
• [New] Growing regulatory pressures around ESG compliance, increasing sophistication of cyber attacks and the interconnected nature of global supply chains are top concerns for many, as they have the potential to disrupt operations and erode stakeholder trust. Default
• [New] U.S. federal agencies must now fix certain high-risk cyber flaws within three days as AI-enabled threats accelerate exploitation timelines. Digital Forensics Magazine
• [New] AI-driven cyber attacks, ransomware attacks, software vulnerabilities, risks associated with cloud security, and supply chain attacks are still top of mind for businesses across the globe. Boston Institute of Analytics
• [New] OpenAI announced this week that it will grant the European Union access to GPT-5.5 - Cyber, a variation of its latest flagship model designed for cybersecurity applications. Build Fast with AI
• [New] OMB, with the National Cyber Director and CISA, must determine whether existing federal grant programs have funding that can be directed toward applicants developing advanced AI vulnerability detection. Tenable
• [New] The year 2026 marks a turning point where cyber security is no longer defined by static defence mechanisms but by adaptive, self-learning systems capable of evolving alongside threats. Tech World
• A new State Department report accuses Iran, Russia and China of incorporating antisemitic narratives, threats and attacks into operations in both the physical and cyber domains. Counter Extremism Project
• Recent conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and intensifying cyber-attacks by state-sponsored actors, have prompted financial institutions to increase their focus on geopolitical risks. Reserve Bank of Australia
• Implementing a robust digital trust security framework has emerged as a non-negotiable strategic pillar for Thai enterprises due to mounting cyber threats and tight regulatory requirements. iReadCustomer
• A central focus of the Assured PNT Summit 2026 is the growing threat posed by jamming, spoofing, and cyber attacks targeting GPS and related technologies. Concise AC
• The surging rate and complexities of cyber threats in North America have led to the need for converged and zero-trust security architectures. IMARC Group

Last updated: 25 June 2026