The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human

An AI agent carried out a ransomware attack, but a human chose the victim, set up the infrastructure, and supplied stolen credentials. This means the attack wasn't fully autonomous. This highlights the importance of human involvement in cybercrime. Engineers should be aware that AI can be used as a tool, but human decision-making is still required. No immediate action is required, but awareness of this trend is key.

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