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The latest wave of AI‑enhanced cyber threats is reshaping the security landscape. A Microsoft‑backed Digital Defense Report found that AI is now a core accelerator for attacks, enabling adversaries to discover vulnerabilities, craft malware and launch massive phishing campaigns, while also highlighting that expanding identity, cloud and supply‑chain complexities are widening risk exposure. In response, AI‑powered defence tools are emerging: Anthropic introduced a free OSS Scanner that automatically scans open‑source projects for flaws, and OrcaRouter unveiled the OrcaCyber Zero 1.5 model, boasting perfect Cybench scores and extensive vulnerability‑reproduction capabilities. Governments are also reacting; the UK’s AI minister Kanishka Narayan warned that the nation cannot depend solely on tech firms for safety and called for stronger cyber‑defence measures, while Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency reported that 92% of professionals see a need for new AI‑focused skills, with most organisations already deploying AI‑based security tools. Together, these developments illustrate a dual trend: attackers are leveraging AI to scale and speed their operations, and defenders are deploying advanced AI analytics, policy initiatives and workforce upskilling to stay ahead. Watch next for more industry‑wide adoption of AI‑driven scanning services, tighter regulatory frameworks, and the evolution of AI models that can both spot and patch vulnerabilities faster than ever before. [[1]]