AI’s deep integration into business logic and high-value processes is delivering substantial benefits in terms of efficiency and insight, but it has also expanded the attack surface
Most organisations still manage cyber-risk through scheduled activities. Vulnerability scans run at fixed intervals, penetration tests arrive once a year and severity scores are used as proxies for danger, even when they do not reflect how attackers actually operate.
Britain welcomed a U-turn by xAI to stop its Grok AI chatbot making non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes, but said its investigation into how Elon Musk’s company ever allowed it to happen would continue.
Many organisations focus on quantity over quality, so that CTI teams are generating more reports rather than understanding threats relevant to their environment
While 2024 hinted at growing digital fragility, 2025 removed any remaining doubt. Cyber-security moved decisively from a technical concern to a core business risk, capable of disrupting revenue, operations and trust at speed.