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AI Exploited in 84% of Ransomware Attacks, Threatening Staff

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A global cybersecurity report by Semperis reveals that 84% of ransomware victims experienced attacks involving artificial intelligence. The report also highlights that 40% of attacks included psychological or physical threats against staff, with 53% of victims reporting that attackers followed through on these threats. The use of AI in ransomware is making it harder to identify attackers and increasing the sophistication of attacks.

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