The First AI-Powered Ransomware Detected!

🚨 The First AI-Powered Ransomware

Cybersecurity firm ESET reveals the emergence of PromptLock, the first-ever AI-powered ransomware.

Written in Golang and using OpenAI's gpt-oss:20b local open source language model, this proof-of-concept malware can generate unique, cross-platform malicious scripts in real-time.

🗒️ Evolving Threats: The use of AI makes it easier for cybercriminals with less technical skill to create new, sophisticated attacks.
👟 Harder to Detect: Because the malicious scripts are generated on the fly, traditional Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) will vary with each attack, making detection a significant challenge.

While local AI models represent a promising future for privacy and efficiency, we must also acknowledge that they will introduce their own unique set of security challenges.

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https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/ransomware/first-known-ai-powered-ransomware-uncovered-eset-research/

The First AI-Powered Ransomware Detected!
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