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What we know about the AI-powered ransomware group, FunkSec

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A new criminal group called FunkSec, which appears to be using generative AI to develop its code, has sped to the top of ransomware threat indexes. ‘FunkSec’ only appeared on the ransomware scene in late 2024 but it has already sparked a surge in attacks. With 103 attacks conducted by the group in December, according to data from cybersecurity firm NCC Group, FunkSec was responsible for more incidents than any other cybercrime group. It conducte…
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What we know about the AI-powered ransomware group, FunkSec

A new criminal group called FunkSec, which appears to be using generative AI to develop its code, has sped to the top of ransomware threat indexes. ‘FunkSec’ only appeared on the ransomware scene in late 2024 but it has already sparked a surge in attacks. With 103 attacks conducted by the group in December, according to data from cybersecurity firm NCC Group, FunkSec was responsible for more incidents than any other cybercrime group. It conducte…

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