Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] Companies are investing heavily in cybersecurity tools, with experts predicting that by 2026, AI security spending could surpass $100 billion globally. Coaio Limited
• [New] 2025 crypto security risks are declining as institutional adoption (86% of investors) and AI/ML tools mitigate threats like hacking and human error. Ainvest
• [New] Intelligence and security reporting over 2025 documented an increase in Chinese-linked operations using automation and generative AI to create highly credible phishing, voice deepfakes, and rapid vulnerability discovery. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Several national security agencies have determined that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components produced in foreign countries pose an unacceptable risk to the United States' national security. Engadget
• [New] A US government review found that all drones and critical components produced in foreign countries - not just by the two Chinese companies - posed unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of US persons. Yahoo News Canada
• [New] A review found that all drones and critical components produced in foreign countries, not just by Chinese companies, posed unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons. WDRB
• [New] Iraqi security forces can only receive up to 75% of their allocated funds from the 2026 US Defense Department budget until the US Defence Secretary certifies to Congress that the Iraqi federal government has taken credible steps to weaken Iranian-backed Iraqi militias. Critical Threats
• [New] The 2026 NDAA seeks to weaken Iranian-backed Iraqi militias that operate outside the Popular Mobilization Forces and Iraqi Security Forces. Critical Threats
• [New] Security Integration: DeepMind will deepen its collaboration with the UK's AI Security Institute, utilising tools like Big Sleep (vulnerability detection) and CodeMender (autonomous patching) to bolster national cyber resilience. Thought Canvas
• [New] As the 2025-26 budget and subsequent policy reviews unfold, the focus on sovereign resilience and AI-driven security will likely accelerate, offering returns that align with Australia's long-term strategic interests. Ainvest
• [New] Security experts emphasize that global danger rankings are not merely academic. P.A. Turkey
• [New] AI is crossing the chasm: More than two-thirds of maintenance teams say they will adopt AI by the end of 2026 despite budget, skill, and security barriers. KESQ
• [New] The fastest growth is seen in NFC-enabled ticketing, with transaction volumes expected to surge from 11.2 billion in 2025 to 44.8 billion by 2030, driven by superior speed, security, and device compatibility. openpr
• [New] By 2030, more than one million drones could be flying worldwide every day, performing tasks ranging from medical deliveries and infrastructure inspections to security and surveillance. IO+
• [New] The United States faces a deteriorating global security environment, adversary governments engaged in unprecedented levels of coordination, and disruptive military and dual-use technologies shaping the future of warfare. Atlantic Council
• [New] The primary threat is increased geopolitical and regulatory scrutiny, particularly from the U.S. over national security concerns related to COSCO's advanced technology and its role in global port operations. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] If the US continues on its current trajectory, influence over critical minerals will shift further overseas, leaving American manufacturers and national security interests exposed. Global Mining Review
• [New] Security experts worry a wave of powerful threats, some driven by artificial intelligence, might overwhelm ill-prepared agency IT departments in 2026. Technology Solutions That Drive Government

Last updated: 30 December 2025