Based on feedback from penetration testing Australian businesses since the beginning of 2025, one thing is clear: The cyber threat landscape is evolving faster than ever. Ransomware groups are becoming more targeted, information-stealing malware is expanding in scale, and attackers are actively exploiting both known and zero-day vulnerabilities.

Insider threats are no longer just about rogue employees or careless mistakes. They’re evolving fast with the help of AI. As generative AI becomes embedded in daily operations, it’s also becoming a potent tool for insiders with harmful intent or poor judgment.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how software is built. From automating boilerplate tasks to accelerating delivery timelines, AI-powered coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT-based tools are becoming indispensable in modern development.

No system is immune to flaws. In cybersecurity, these weaknesses a.k.a. vulnerabilities, can be in software, hardware, or processes. Hackers thrive on using technology in ways it was never intended, chaining small flaws together to create unexpected, high-impact outcomes.