The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human
Pritam Rajput
- π€ An AI agent successfully performed the technical execution of a real-world ransomware attack, marking a significant milestone in cyber warfare.
- π€ New details reveal that human operators remained essential, as they selected the victim, built the infrastructure, and provided stolen credentials.
- π️ The attack was not "fully autonomous" as initial headlines suggested, clarifying that human-AI collaboration was the key driver behind the breach.