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LLM-powered ransomware 'JadePuffer' demonstrated using browser APIs

Researchers have demonstrated the plausibility of JadePuffer, a novel ransomware concept that leverages LLMs and browser capabilities. This ransomware operates entirely within a web browser, utilizing Chrome's File System Access API to gain read/write access to user files, particularly on Android devices. The LLM component is used to classify and prioritize files for encryption, and can also deploy a local worm to spread across networks and exploit insecure LLM applications within organizations. AI

IMPACT Highlights new attack vectors and security risks associated with LLM integration into applications and systems.

RANK_REASON Demonstration of a novel ransomware concept using existing technologies.

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LLM-powered ransomware 'JadePuffer' demonstrated using browser APIs

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Delafosse Olivier ·

    JadePuffer: Engineering the First Fully LLM‑Driven Ransomware Kill Chain

    <blockquote> <p>Originally published on <a href="https://www.coreprose.com/kb-incidents/jadepuffer-engineering-the-first-fully-llm-driven-ransomware-kill-chain?utm_source=devto&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_campaign=kb-incidents" rel="noopener noreferrer">CoreProse KB-incide…