The emergence of AI agents capable of uncovering and exploiting obscure vulnerabilities has significantly heightened the threat landscape, as these agents can now identify and leverage previously unknown flaws in code. This development is particularly concerning given the increasing prevalence of AI-generated code, which may contain unforeseen vulnerabilities. The intersection of these two trends forces defenders to reassess their security posture and adapt to the new reality. State-aligned threat actors are now leveraging these capabilities, elevating the stakes from mere criminal activity to geopolitical implications1. As a result, the potential consequences of a successful exploit extend far beyond the immediate target, with potential ripple effects on a much larger scale. The increasing sophistication of AI-powered attacks means that even the most mundane code can now pose a significant threat, so what matters most to practitioners is reevaluating their defense strategies to account for these emerging threats.