Australians are at greater risk of lone-wolf terrorism as anti-Semitism and Islamophobia surge worldwide. Australia dropped 13 places in the Global Terrorism Index, ranking 46th, while New Zealand improved to 94th. The increase in terrorist attacks in Australia, including incidents involving minors, highlights the threat of lone actors with easily obtained weapons. The war in Gaza has fueled anti-Semitism and Islamophobia globally, intensifying social tensions and hate crimes. Artificial intelligence and encrypted communications pose challenges for law enforcement, but also offer opportunities for intelligence organizations to detect radicalization earlier.