Cyber Security Insight Report | August 2025

August’s edition of neuco’s Cyber Security Insight focuses on the growing intersection of generative AI and cybercrime, an urgent trend reshaping threat landscapes and defence strategies alike. As AI tools evolve, so too do the ways bad actors exploit them.

This issue features two standout articles: ESET’s discovery of PromptLock, the first AI-powered ransomware, marks a worrying shift in malware sophistication, while Rubrik’s launch of Agent Rewind offers a proactive solution to recover from compromised AI agents—showcasing how defence is evolving alongside the threat.

Industry news highlights how widespread AI integration has become, with Arctic Wolf reporting that 75% of organisations are already deploying AI in cybersecurity, despite ongoing governance concerns. Meanwhile, Logpoint’s advisory on LameHug malware reveals how threat actors are using large language models to adapt attacks in real time.

In this month’s featured podcast, Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh, CEO of Defense.com, dives into the role of cyber insurance for SMEs, offering actionable advice for building resilience through education and strategic risk management.

Explore the full edition to discover how the sector is adapting to a new era of AI-enabled threats—and how leading innovators are staying ahead.