Global Scans · Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] Trust is expected to become one of the biggest security challenges in 2026. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] Red Sea security risks pushed many carriers to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, adding around 10-20 days to typical Asia-Europe sailings depending on service and port pair. TRADLINX Blogs
• [New] 6G will be foundational to the national security, foreign policy, and economic prosperity of the U.S. Defense Tech and Acquisition
• [New] China maintains a large and growing arsenal of nuclear, maritime, conventional long-range strike, cyber, and space capabilities able to directly threaten Americans' security. Defense Tech and Acquisition
• [New] Security analysts have pinpointed five potential hotspots that could ignite worldwide warfare in 2026 amid mounting anxieties about Russia's upcoming actions. Daily Express US
• [New] In 2026, industrial-scale scam centers operating out of Southeast Asia will become one of the most visible and politically charged cyber security threats facing the U.S. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Organizations that abandon addressing security as a distinct undertaking will be the most successful by 2026. ETCISO
• [New] With AI-driven risks escalating throughout 2025, 2026 will be the year of Zero Trust Security - a notion in which nothing is trusted by default. Medium
• [New] Prediction: In 2026, AI-fueled acceleration will become adversaries' primary weapon, rendering reactive security measures ineffective. Tenable
• [New] By 2026, everyone will need AI bodyguards that can spot sophisticated phishing attempts, manage password security, and protect personal data in real-time. Software House
• [New] Security, governance, and sovereignty will no longer sit at the edges of AI strategy. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] The IoT landscape of 2026 and beyond will be defined by intelligence at the Edge, robust security by design, and regulatory compliance as a competitive differentiator. IOT Insider
• [New] The security community is both excited and anxious for 2026 amid an increasingly perilous cyber risk landscape: while AI and generative technologies promise transformation, they also introduce new risks and demand robust governance. Security Magazine
• [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

Last updated: 06 January 2026