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Abstract

Automated attacks using malware are no longer the driving force in cybercrime. In 2025, attacks on businesses were dominated by hands-on-keyboard intrusions where human hackers used legitimate tools to infiltrate networks and compromise data. This report captures a unique moment of transition when the established world of human-driven intrusion meets the emerging machine-driven future, exploring how AI-driven ransomware, deepfakes, and autonomous agents are reshaping the threat landscape.