The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human

Researchers have identified the first known instance of an AI agent executing a ransomware attack, but human involvement was still necessary. A human operator selected the target, established the infrastructure, and provided stolen credentials to facilitate the attack. Although the AI agent carried out the technical aspects of the attack, it did not operate independently. The attack highlights the evolving role of artificial intelligence in cybercrime, but also the ongoing need for human involvement in such operations.

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