Global Scans · Cybersecurity · Weekly Summary

• [New] The FBI and U.S. intelligence frequently call out China as America's most active and persistent cyber espionage threat, blaming Chinese state-backed groups for everything from the massive Office of Personnel Management data breach to hacks of corporate trade secrets. Pattern Nexus
• [New] 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
• [New] Microsoft's report highlights extortion, ransomware, and targeted intrusion campaigns as dominant threat vectors, and underscores that extortion and ransomware now account for a majority of high-impact incidents observed in enterprise environments. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Ransomware remains one of the most acute and pervasive cyber threats to UK organizations. Industrial Cyber
• [New] State actors continue to pose a significant threat to U.K. and global cybersecurity, supported by an evolving cyber intrusion sector. Industrial Cyber
• [New] 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
• [New] Prompt Injection Attacks Spike by 540% in 2025 Cybersecurity firm HackerOne has released a report revealing a staggering 540% increase in prompt injection vulnerability reports in 2025. Medium
• [New] By 2030, Europe envisions an integrated fabric of terrestrial and satellite QKD networks designed to reinforce digital sovereignty. Forbes
• [New] By developing post-quantum cryptography, cybersecurity experts at Wells Fargo Bank & Co., Accenture PLC and DigiCert hope to prepare companies for the migration to quantum-based cybersecurity. SiliconANGLE
• [New] Ransomware has left Japan's biggest brewer struggling to ship beer, with Asahi warning domestic customers to brace for patchy supplies while its core systems stay offline. The Register
• [New] Government action based on national and cybersecurity risks from Chinese technology spans many sectors - including telecommunications, social networks, and automobiles. Axon.com
• [New] Phishing has long been one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats, and in 2025, it continues to evolve at an alarming pace. Colorado Managed IT Services Provider | Zerolimit Consu
• [New] Ransomware attacks are projected to surge sharply, with the number of victims publicly named on leak sites expected to exceed 7,000 by 2026. Insurance Business
• [New] Cyber Threat Information-Sharing Law Lapses as Shutdown Begins, Bloomberg Government US companies no longer have legal protection to share cyber threat information with the federal government, one of many disruptions from lawmakers' failure to strike a government funding deal. PilieroMazza PLLC
• [New] Protecting IoT devices will become a priority in 2025, with cybersecurity strategies focusing on device authentication, secure firmware updates, and continuous monitoring. Two99
• [New] With hybrid and multi-cloud setups becoming the norm, robust cloud security will stand out among the leading cybersecurity trends 2025. Two99
• [New] Cybersecurity sales will reach $31 billion, up percent. RCR Wireless News
• The biggest cybersecurity trends 2025 include AI-driven threats, identity-focused breaches, supply-chain exploitation, and quantum risks. The Review Hive
• Embedding ethical practices, governance, and transparency into cybersecurity strategies not only mitigates risk but also establishes a sustainable competitive advantage in a world increasingly defined by AI. TahawulTech.com
• By 2026, Secure by Design will transition from cybersecurity best practice to fundamental business requirement for U.S. companies competing in regulated markets or serving federal clients. Forvis Mazars

Last updated: 25 October 2025