Source: Vice
Summary
A recent ransomware attack was reported to be the first to use an AI agent for execution. However, new information reveals that a human was still involved in selecting the victim, setting up infrastructure, and providing stolen credentials. This means the attack was not entirely autonomous, contrary to initial reports.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
AI-powered ransomware sounds like a game-changer, but it’s still a human calling the shots. The AI agent executed the attack, but a person chose the target, set up the infrastructure, and supplied the stolen credentials. Because what’s an AI revolution without a little human help? The “autonomous” attack was more like a human-AI collaboration. And the AI was just along for the ride.
Author: Evan Null
