AI is fundamentally changing the economics of cyberattacks in Australia. Adversaries are no longer scaling through the workforce, but rather through automation. Leaders can’t rely on human-paced defences in a machine-paced threat environment.  Here are the top security trends to watch out for in 2026 and beyond: Compressed Attack Timelines Due to Autonomous AI In 2026, the rapid acceleration of autonomous AI-driven attacks will be one of the top challenges facing Australian organisations.  Attackers will utilise both generative and autonomous AI capabilities to identify weaknesses, test entry points and launch exploits with minimal human involvement. Attack timelines will be drastically reduced. A ...