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AI Used in 84% of Ransomware Attacks as Identity Infrastructure Comes Under Fire.

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AI Used in 84% of Ransomware Attacks as Identity Infrastructure Comes Under Fire, according to GBHackers. Artificial intelligence appeared in ransomware (software that locks up files and demands payment) incidents affecting 84% of surveyed victims, while 87% reported attacks targeting or exploiting identity infrastructure. The findings connect accelerated criminal operations with weaknesses in the systems governing enterprise access.

The study surveyed 1,200 IT and security professionals across nine countries and eight industry sectors. Crucially, it included only organizations that […] The post AI Used in 84% of Ransomware Attacks as Identity Infrastructure Comes Under Fire. appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform .

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