New AI cybersecurity threats set to proliferate in 2025

A single, unified data security platform to tackle evolving security threats, deepfakes at scale, and the arrival of quantum-resistant defences are among the cybersecurity trends in 2025, says global cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks. In 2024, organisations across Asia-Pacific have been integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into business processes, including cybersecurity, leading to an AI arms race between organisations and their adversaries. However, a recent PwC report revealed that over 40% of leaders are unaware of the cyber-risks posed by emerging technologies like generative AI (GenAI). "In 2025, the Asia-Pacific region will face a perfect storm of AI-driven cyberthreats, escalating in scale, sophistication, and impact," said Simon Green, president of Asia-Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks. The days of fragmented security approaches are over, and organisations mus...