AI Linked to 84% of Ransomware Attacks, New Report Finds

A new global cybersecurity report by Semperis indicates that cybercriminals exploited artificial intelligence in 84% of ransomware attacks experienced by surveyed victims. Additionally, 44% of victims reported that attackers exploited their own AI systems. The report, based on a poll of 1,200 IT and security professionals, highlights AI's role in magnifying cybercriminal capabilities and escalating pressure on targets, with experts suggesting autonomous attacks are already occurring.