AI Dominates ransomware, but Defenders are Fighting Back
AI is now a key player in the world of cybercrime. A recent report from OutreachX reveals that 80% of ransomware attacks involve AI. this technology is making cyberattacks more efficient and harder to detect.
AI tools like large language models and deepfakes are being used to launch these attacks. These tools can create convincing fake videos and voices, making it harder for victims to spot scams. As a notable example, people can only identify AI-generated voices 60% of the time.
However, the good guys are not sitting idle. They are using AI to fight back. Companies are adopting AI-driven cybersecurity solutions to detect and respond to threats faster. Machine learning helps spot unusual patterns and automate responses, saving time and money. IBM data shows that AI in cybersecurity can save $1.9 million per breach. By 2027, AI could save businesses $10.4 billion.
AI is now central to ransomware attacks.A new OutreachX report shows that 80% of these attacks use AI.This technology makes cybercrime more efficient and harder to spot.
AI tools like large language models and deepfakes are key. They can create convincing fake videos and voices. People can only identify AI-generated voices 60% of the time.
But defenders are fighting back with AI too. Companies use AI to detect and respond to threats faster. Machine learning spots unusual patterns and automates responses. IBM data shows AI saves $1.9 million per breach.
By 2027, AI could save businesses $10.4 billion. Anirudh Agarwal, CEO of OutreachX, says the key is compressing dwell time. When AI detects and contains threats quickly, it reduces payouts and speeds recovery.
AI also automates phishing triage and identity anomalies. This cuts alert fatigue and frees analysts to hunt threats,not babysit queues.
