Аннотация. The evolving threat landscape has seen a notable transformation in recent years, with both state-affiliated and non-state-affiliated threat actors increasingly turning to the use, weaponization, and exploitation of third-party dual-use software. This shift often replaces or supplements traditional malware. Key drivers of this trend include the widespread availability of dual-use software, which inadvertently provides advantages to threat actors when misused, and rapid advancements in cybersecurity tools capable of detecting and countering traditional “custom-built” malware. This change has significant implications for cybersecurity, particularly in areas like cyber threat intelligence, security operations centres, and red teaming. To stay ahead in this “cyber arms race,” the industry must adopt a more collaborative approach—sharing resources and fostering closer partnerships across all cybersecurity disciplines. Without such unity, responding effectively and decisively to the constant global threats to networks may become increasingly challenging.