Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] There is a clear indication that over consumption of antimicrobial in humans has led to resistant pathogens that adversely affects the human health, perhaps, among the top ten list, AMR is considered as the potential global threats to human health, food security, and development,,. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The recent drone and missiles attacks on Israel by Iran sparked concerns over air and maritime security, rising fares and risks to trade. Mint
• [New] Humanitarian organizations are facing numerous challenges including security risks and access constraints especially for aid missions to northern Gaza. ReliefWeb
• [New] Economic security issues, such as the diversification of supply chains or the risks of economic coercion, clearly bring Europe and India closer. The Diplomat
• [New] Clean Food Group secures £2.5M in funding led by Clean Growth Fund for its sustainable oil and fat substitutes, aiming for a 2025 commercial launch. Nutrition Capital Network
• [New] Companies like Google have been at the forefront of integrating AI into their products to enhance security measures and protect sensitive data against cyber threats. elblog.pl
• [New] Russia's already threatening to terminate more UN sanctions mandates that help the Security Council monitor and take action to deter threats to international peace and security. UN News
• [New] Threat Hunting - YARA rules can be used for proactive threat hunting by searching for specific patterns, and IoC to identify threats that may have gone undetected by traditional security tools. Bitdefender Blog
• [New] Another perception gap surfaced: While businesses say privacy and security are big concerns for 2024, just 64% are currently using AI to manage fraud or reduce risk. Forbes
• [New] The threat of a UAV swarm attack, which constitutes a central concept in the battle doctrine of the radical axis led by Iran, poses a significant and evolving challenge to regional stability and security, particularly to Israel. Alma Research and Education Center
• [New] More effective U.S.-Japan Alliance command and control will strengthen deterrence and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific in the face of pressing regional security challenges. The White House
• [New] The AI network interface cards, which are already being used by Google Cloud, will provide a secure way to offload functionality like storage, networking and container management and manage AI infrastructure. TechRepublic
• [New] Washington's commitment to Israel's security is ironclad in the face of threats from Iran. The Times of Israel
• [New] India, Indonesia, and Thailand all face some security risk from China, although Thailand has been far less concerned about it than the other two. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] The new powerful system is future-proof and will ensure that all Nigerians have access to a secured, trusted identity, enabling them to exercise their rights and responsibilities as a citizen. IDEMIA
• [New] Edge AI use cases are becoming increasingly sophisticated and require secure, high performance compute systems to deliver on the opportunities of the AI era. Arm Limited
• [New] Russia may sabotage undersea cables to punish Western nations for supporting Ukraine, while global security risks have risen further following the Gaza war. World Pipelines
• [New] Over 800,000 organizations rely on Microsoft Entra to navigate the ever-changing threat landscape, ensuring their security while enhancing the productivity of their end users. TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM
• [New] The proposed bill, now in the House of Representatives, makes the claim that the South African government has a history of siding with malign actors and will consider whether South Africa has engaged in activities that undermine US national security or foreign policy interests. BizNews.com
• [New] If the US fails to offer greater levels of funding to Ukraine and begins to undermine its NATO obligations, then other NATO nations will be forced to ensure their security. NGS

Last updated: 16 April 2024