press Dec 26, 2025 · caseyjohnellis
2026 security predictions
Casey Ellis published a 2026 cybersecurity predictions article on his site examining anticipated threats including China's military milestones, AI-enabled malware development, and economic drivers of cybercrime. The piece forecasts that shift-left security approaches will gain traction for modern code while legacy systems face mounting vulnerability challenges.
Source description — as published
2026 cybersecurity forecast: China's PLA centenary looms, AI turns anyone into a malware developer, and economic pressure pushes more people toward cybercrime. Shift-left finally start working—but only for modern code. The rest of the internet? A triage trash fire.