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• [New] Growing concerns about the societal risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence systems have prompted debate over whether and how the U.S. government should promote stronger security practices among private-sector developers. Rand Corporation
• [New] The challenges to Israel's national security have changed over the years, but the danger on its borders has remained constant. Quillette
• [New] China's Commerce Ministry banned transactions and cooperation with Hanwha Ocean's U.S.-linked units, citing security risks stemming from what it said was their involvement in the U.S. government's relevant investigative activities. ST
• [New] The Biden administration's efforts highlight the growing spillover risks from the Ukraine conflict into global security. Caliber.az
• [New] From nuclear power plants to transport infrastructure, Chinese companies have been able to buy stakes in crucial projects, despite the potential security risks. Electricity Info
• [New] The ISF in Gaza, if it does materialise, will require endorsement by the UN security council. The Conversation
• [New] Most scientific research, stockpile maintenance, and global security programs will be suspended, potentially creating delays in sensitive national defence projects that need rigid and consistent oversight. The Guardian
• [New] Iran orchestrated at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia through organised crime groups - with security agencies pointing to it as the most clear example of a convergence of threats. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] EDGE entity ORYXLABS, a leading provider of digital risk protection and advanced cyber solutions, and Reach Digital, a UAE-based company specialised in AI and digital transformation, have agreed to collaborate to jointly develop solutions in threat intelligence and OT/IoT security. TechAfrica News
• [New] Militarised Russia poses a persistent threat to European security for the foreseeable future, the document states. Mint
• [New] Russia's declared defence budget will surpass 7% of GDP in 2025, with 40% of its total budget dedicated to security and defence. Courthouse News Service
• [New] Beijing's rare earth crackdown lays bare the fusion of economic rivalry and national security risk. Politico
• [New] China has become the greatest long-term threat to U.S. economic and national security. Potomac Officers Club
• [New] The National Security Agency has mandated that all national security systems adopt quantum-safe algorithms by 2033. Forbes
• [New] The US government is evaluating an initial determination that TP-Link poses a national security threat, based on an investigation into its China ties that started last year. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] With cybercrime costs expected to exceed $10 trillion globally by 2025, digital security is no longer someone else's problem. Forbes
• Protocols like Armis and Picus Security are pioneering solutions to combat advanced persistent threats, while projects integrating hardware security modules and multi-party computation (MPC) are gaining traction. Ainvest
• 61% of blockchain-related losses in 2024 stemmed from stolen private keys and signatures, while supply chain attacks grew by 300% year-over-year 2025 Blockchain Security Forecast: Top Threats for the Year Ahead. Ainvest
• Google launched CodeMender, an AI-powered agent that detects, patches, and rewrites software to eliminate security vulnerabilities before they cause harm. Vavoza
• Google's AI Challenge for Chrome and the Inherent Security Risks Google is encouraging developers to build new Chrome extensions using its multimodal AI APIs through its Built-in AI Challenge. Medium
• Security and defence applications remain the largest revenue generator and will increase quite a lot over the last decade. Via Satellite
• The recognised gap that is emerging between cyber threats and our collective ability to defend against them; may well mark 2026 as the year of the first major AI-driven cyber security breach. Huntsman
• In 2025, as cyber threats grow more sophisticated and our lives become increasingly digital, biometric security is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Latest Cybersecurity and Hacking News For You

Last updated: 21 October 2025