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AI linked to 84% of ransomware attacks, new report finds

A new report has found that artificial intelligence was involved in 84% of ransomware attacks, a finding flagged by CBS News. The figure suggests attackers are increasingly using AI tools to craft phishing lures, evade detection or scale their operations. The report is likely to fuel debate over the security risks of rapidly adopted AI technology.

Why now: A striking statistic tying AI to the vast majority of ransomware attacks is raising concern about AI's role in cybercrime.

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