AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCybersecurity & Fraud: Perak will expand its Safe Internet Campaign to cover AI-based scams, with special briefings for senior citizens via NADI centres. Ukraine Connectivity Disrupted: Russian strikes hit Kyiv data centres, knocking out TV transmission for “We Are Ukraine+” and disrupting Novyny.LIVE services, with broader internet impact reported. Russia Telecom Supply-Chain Risk: Roskomnadzor ordered operators to inspect MikroTik RouterOS after potential vulnerabilities, with possible traffic restrictions if updates aren’t applied. AI Build-Out Finance Risks: A Brookings-linked study warns U.S. AI infrastructure spending could reach 3.6% of GDP annually through 2032, using complex financing and raising systemic risk concerns. Handset Market Pressure: Bangladesh’s local phone makers face higher RAM/ROM costs and grey-market competition, threatening affordability for budget devices. Digital Payments Security: Orange Money (Jordan) signed with ADSTRA to deploy AI-powered AML/CFT screening and sanctions checks. Mobile Adoption: Nigeria’s smartphone ownership rose to 75% (from 64% in 2023), boosting use of digital services. Telecom Under Fire in Conflict: Ethiopia’s Tigray fighting is again causing internet restrictions and telecom outages. UK Critical Infrastructure Threat Briefings: Whitehall is holding closed-door briefings for sensitive firms on Russian cyber, sabotage and disinformation threats.
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