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Large Language Models Can Execute Complete Ransomware Attacks Autonomously, NYU Tandon Research Shows

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Criminals can use artificial intelligence, specifically large language models, to autonomously carry out ransomware attacks that steal personal files and demand payment, handling every step from breaking into computer systems to writing threatening messages to victims, according to new research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

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They discover the first ransomware created with artificial intelligence San Jose, 04 Sep (elmundo.cr)-The ESET research team, a leading company in proactive threat detection, has identified a malware, which they have called PromptLock, which has the ability to filter, encrypt and possibly even destroy data. This discovery has been considered “the first ransomware powered by AI.” AI models have turned the creation of convincing phishing messages …

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Security Boulevard broke the news in on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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