Ransomware report: attackers used AI in 84% of surveyed victim incidents
Olivier__OG · x · 2026-10-17
A global ransomware report found attackers used AI in incidents experienced by 84% of surveyed victims, with autonomous attacks emerging per former US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis. AI is lowering the barrier to cybercrime — less expertise, faster operations, scaled tactics — democratizing capability on both sides of cybersecurity.
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