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Lewis Maddison

RARE PHOTOS: Ransomware attacks have doubled thanks to ai | Vintage Vibes

Ransomware attack on a computer

The prevalence of AI tools in the public domain is contributing to a large increase in ransomware attacks, a new report has claimed.

Security firm Barracuda has found that between August 2022 and July 2023, ransomware attacks have doubled. And what has drove this surge is the breaching of networks via AI-crafted phishing campaigns, as well as automating attacks to increase reach, again using AI. 

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