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Abstract

Throughout 2025, adversaries became increasingly evasive by exploiting trust in supply chain partners, legitimate software, and internal systems to move undetected. The integration of AI technology accelerated and optimized attack methodologies, resulting in an 89% year-over-year increase in AI-enabled attacks. The threat landscape is characterized by high-impact "big game hunting" ransomware, increased zero-day exploitation, and sophisticated cross-domain movement designed to bypass traditional security controls.