Endorsement of Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic Standard
NIST endorses CRYSTALS-Kyber as the new protocol for PQC to be used in governmental networks, signifying an important development in the realm of cryptography secure against quantum threats.
Surge in AI-Driven Cyber Offensives By 300%
A recent analysis indicates a significant escalation in cyberattacks orchestrated with the aid of AI, enhancing phishing schemes' complexity and improving the ability to bypass security measures.

International Security Monitor
North America
- FTC imposes $25M in penalties on a leading technology company for breaching privacy standards akin to the GDPR
- New directives from CISA require Multi-Factor Authentication for government agency vendors
- Ransomware syndicates offer 'as a service' solutions aimed at the health sector's infrastructure
Europe
- The EU's Act on Cyber Resilience approaches the final stages before becoming law
- Proposed updates to GDPR envision tighter control over Artificial Intelligence systems
- A major illegal online platform is taken offline by Interpol's efforts
APAC
- Singapore introduces a certification framework dedicated to AI security
- Japan experiences an unprecedented surge in the magnitude of DDoS attacks
- Regulations in Australia now dictate that companies declare data breaches within a day's time
Innovation Monitor in Technology
- Progress in Homomorphic Encryption - Technique yields a 100-fold speed increase for encrypted data processing
- Artificial Intelligence Development Aids - Microsoft and BrookStoneHarbor unveil new developer-focused tools
- Advancements in 5G Protocols - GSMA introduces fresh standards for protected network slicing
Schedule of Forthcoming Events
- Security Conference Black Hat 2025 - Registrations available now for early participants
- Event on Zero Day Exploration - A series of workshops on CVE conducted virtually
- Summit on Cloud Computing Safety - Presenters to include experts from AWS, Azure, and GCP
Focus on Threat Intelligence
Threat Actor | Target | TTPs | Risk Level |
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Lazarus Group | Financial Sectors | Supply Chain Compromise | High |
FIN7 | Retail Industry | Fileless Malware | Medium |
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