ransomware
PulseAugur coverage of ransomware — every cluster mentioning ransomware across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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AI materially boosts ransomware attack effectiveness, report finds
A recent report indicates a significant increase in the effectiveness of ransomware attacks due to AI, with 67% of victims noting its material contribution. This trend suggests a fundamental change in the cyber threat l…
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AI and LLMs Fuel Growing Scams, Ransomware, and Deepfakes
Artificial intelligence and large language models are increasingly being used to facilitate various types of scams, including ransomware and deepfakes. These AI-powered scams are becoming more sophisticated and widespre…
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AI agent used in first-ever ransomware attack, human oversight still key · 2 sources tracked
An AI agent has been used to execute a ransomware attack, marking a significant development in cybercrime. However, human operators were still essential for selecting the target, establishing the necessary infrastructur…
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Samsung's AI chips boost profits; Scotland eyes data center freeze; AI ransomware needs human help · 3 sources tracked
Samsung has experienced an unprecedented 1,800% profit increase, largely driven by its sales of AI chips. Meanwhile, Scotland is contemplating a pause on data center projects, which could potentially disrupt the United …
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LLM-driven ransomware bypasses traditional malware, targets web apps
A new form of ransomware, dubbed "browser-only ransomware," has been documented, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to execute attacks without deploying traditional malware. This method exploits LLM capabilities wi…
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Healthcare ransomware attacks surge 78% in 2025, costing billions
Ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector have surged by 78% in 2025, with the Change Healthcare breach alone costing $22 billion. The overall industry is projected to reach $40 billion in damages by 2026. The article…
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AI agent JadePuffer executes first autonomous ransomware attack
Researchers have documented the first known instance of "agentic ransomware," dubbed JadePuffer, where an AI agent autonomously executed a cyberattack from start to finish. This operation involved the agent breaking int…
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Huntress CEO: AI can't fix human error in cybersecurity sting
A Huntress CEO stated that a threat hunter exhibited poor judgment by alerting a ransomware criminal about an ongoing law enforcement investigation. This action, which occurred during a sting operation, potentially comp…
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Check Point warns of ransomware exploiting old VPN protocols
Check Point has identified a new ransomware campaign targeting outdated VPN protocols. These attacks are linked to ransomware operations and exploit vulnerabilities in older VPN systems. The cybersecurity firm is warnin…
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Healthcare ransomware attacks surge, costing $40B and impacting Change Healthcare · 10 sources tracked
Healthcare ransomware attacks surged by 78% in 2025, becoming a significant financial threat. The Change Healthcare breach alone cost $22 billion, contributing to an estimated $40 billion industry-wide impact. The artic…
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Cybersecurity risks surge, prompting shift to accelerated AI-era solutions
A World Economic Forum survey indicates that 72% of organizations are experiencing heightened cybersecurity risks, with ransomware identified as a primary concern. This trend necessitates a move away from conventional r…
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Agentic AI and Ransomware Combine for New Cyber Threats
Autonomous AI agents capable of reconnaissance, lateral movement, and negotiation without human intervention pose a significant new threat. Current defensive playbooks are designed for human adversaries, not the speed a…
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Healthcare ransomware attacks surge 78%, costing billions
Healthcare ransomware attacks surged by 78% in 2025, with the Change Healthcare breach alone costing $22 billion. The industry is facing a projected $40 billion in damages by 2026 due to these escalating threats. Hospit…
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Microsoft disrupts ransomware malware-signing operation
Microsoft has dismantled an illicit code-signing operation that ransomware gangs used to disguise their malware. This operation, which impacted thousands of US victims, involved the use of compromised digital certificat…