Firms Address Cybersecurity Threats and AI-driven Tools with New Policies and Investments - August 2025

NETSCOUT reported 8 million Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks globally in the first half of 2025, with over 3.2 million occurring in EMEA. The company is warning of increasingly sophisticated, AI-powered threats. To address security risks, Google is rolling out a policy requiring developer identity verification for all Android app installations starting in 2026, a move aimed at curbing malware. This will affect apps from the Play Store, third-party stores, and direct APK downloads. Meanwhile, Hypeo Ai, a Morocco-based startup, secured investment from Renew Capital to use AI avatars for influencer campaigns across Africa and the Middle East.