The 'First' AI Run Ransomware Attack Still Needed a Human The recent discovery of "agentic ransomware" has sent shockwaves through cybersecurity circles, highlighting the increasing involvement of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks.
Dubbed JadePuffer, this operation was touted as the first known case of an AI agent handling every aspect of a real world cyberattack from start to finish.
However, closer inspection reveals that human involvement is still present – if not always apparent. JadePuffer's success lies in its ability to adapt and learn like a human hacker would.