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PulseAugur coverage of ransomware — every cluster mentioning ransomware across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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LLMs show fragile cybersecurity decision-making, study finds
A new research paper titled "Structured but Fragile: On the Limits of LLMs in Cybersecurity Decision-Making" explores the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) in cybersecurity. The study found that while LLMs ca…
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Ransomware crook poses as recovery firm to steal payments from fellow extortionists
A cybercriminal has been impersonating a data recovery firm to defraud other ransomware gangs. The individual targeted fellow extortionists, tricking them into sending ransom payments to the fake recovery service. This …
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Ransomware gangs target IT managers; 'Crawl' sequel casts stars
Ransomware groups are increasingly targeting IT managers instead of high-profile executives, according to recent reports. This shift in strategy suggests a move towards exploiting more accessible entry points within org…
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Ransomware gangs target IT managers over CEOs, reports The Register
Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting mid-level IT managers rather than chief executive officers. This shift in strategy is attributed to the fact that these managers often possess the necessary access and crede…
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Ransomware attacks surge as AI advancements distract global attention
Ransomware attacks saw a nearly 20 percent increase in July, a trend that cybersecurity experts attribute to a global distraction caused by the rapid advancements and widespread attention surrounding artificial intellig…
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AI accelerates cyber threats, demanding shift to machine-speed security
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering the landscape of cybersecurity by accelerating the pace of attacks, shifting the paradigm from human-speed to machine-speed security. While AI can be used to discover vu…
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AI used for phishing emails, not ransomware development
Attackers are leveraging AI not for developing ransomware, but for crafting sophisticated phishing emails to distribute it. This strategy has led to at least nine detections and involves twenty indicators of compromise.
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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…