Is 2026 the year AI takes over everything—including the crimes? 🤖💸

In the final episode of 2025, Damian and Troy break down their Top 8 Cyber Predictions for 2026. From AI agents executing 90% of breaches to ransomware payouts potentially hitting half a billion dollars, the future of cybersecurity is moving fast. We also discuss the "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" threat, why your LinkedIn profile picture might already be a lie, and the new $150k entry-level salary standard.

Plus, we’re ending the year with a GIVEAWAY! 🎁 Drop your 2026 prediction in the comments—for every 10 predictions we receive, we’re picking a winner for some exclusive (and secret) DTF Cyber swag.

In this episode, we cover:

Why AI agents (not humans) will be behind 9 out of 10 breaches.

The terrifying potential for a $500M ransomware payout.

How deepfakes will finally cause a major real-world crisis.

"AI Laundering": The new frontier for cleaning dirty crypto.

Why entry-level cyber jobs are hitting $150k salaries (and the catch).

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro: Did AI change the world in 2025?

01:58 – Prediction #1: 90% of breaches will be executed by AI Agents.

07:40 – Prediction #2: Ransomware payouts will break records ($500M?!).

15:15 – Prediction #3: Identity becomes the central pillar (Passkeys backfire?).

20:00 – Prediction #4: A deepfake event will hit major global news.

24:45 – Prediction #5: "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" goes mainstream.

28:40 – Prediction #6: Mandatory AI Agent audits for federal contractors.

32:30 – Prediction #7: "AI Laundering" becomes the new money laundering.

38:15 – Prediction #8: Entry-level AI Cyber jobs will start at $150k.

45:00 – Bonus Prediction: The consolidation of massive data analytics.

47:00 – GIVEAWAY DETAILS: How to win exclusive swag!

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