AI technologies are increasingly being used to automate and intensify ransomware attacks in India, according to Rajesh Chhabra of Acronis. The involvement of artificial intelligence is making cyber threats more sophisticated and challenging to counter.
Everpure, formerly known as Pure Storage, is expanding its security measures to address increasing cyber risks accelerated by AI-driven attacks. The company is integrating automation, improved configuration tools, and enhanced business-oriented security into its storage offerings. These updates reflect the mounting challenges storage providers face as AI enables more sophisticated hacking techniques.
Google Drive has launched an AI-based shield to detect and counter ransomware threats as they happen. The new feature leverages machine learning to monitor files for signs of malicious activity, enhancing security for users’ cloud-stored documents. This initiative marks a significant step in applying AI to real-time cybersecurity.
Generative AI and large language models are increasingly being used to enhance online criminal activity, from spam and phishing to ransomware and deepfakes. While claims of fully autonomous AI-driven cyberattacks remain largely unproven, experts warn that AI is already making it easier and cheaper for criminals to expand their reach and sophistication.
The FBI has seized RAMP, a notorious Russian-language cybercrime forum specializing in ransomware activities, as part of global efforts to disrupt online criminal networks.
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