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Data breaches have unfortunately become alarmingly prevalent in today’s digital landscape. Similar to our ever-evolving defenses, the malicious entities behind these assaults are also adapting, leaving victims to bear the repercussions.
A recent report from Picus Security reveals that a prominent ransomware operation known as Global Group has begun utilizing AI chatbots to engage in negotiations with its ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) victims. This group, first brought to light by a ransomware figure referred to only as $$$, claims that the system is designed with cross-platform capabilities, attractive affiliate distributions, and automated bargaining.
These automated discussions have distinguished themselves in recent ransomware incidents, as they significantly depend on artificial intelligence to facilitate the dialogues between the ransomware perpetrators and their targets. Consequently, individuals affected by this ransomware — which is merely an extension of another well-recognized type of ransomware — may encounter even more frustration while managing the aftermath.
