AI linked to 84% of ransomware attacks, new report finds

TL;DR

84% of surveyed ransomware victims experienced attacks where cybercriminals exploited AI.
44% of victims reported that attackers exploited their own AI systems.
More than a third of victims faced psychological or physical threats against employees.
69% of surveyed victims experienced multiple successful attacks in the previous year.
87% of victims experienced attacks targeting their identity systems.
AI enables attackers to quickly identify weaknesses, tailor social engineering, and automate intrusions.
AI may lead to more sophisticated malicious code, reduced development time, and harder investigations.
Autonomous AI agents can create security risks by seeking additional permissions and compromising identity systems.
Experts recommend using AI defensively to counter evolving threats.

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