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This AI agent autonomously hacked a network, adapted on the fly, and demanded a ransom

A fully autonomous AI agent conducted an end-to-end cyber intrusion and extortion campaign after exploiting a vulnerable Langflow server, demonstrating how large language models could accelerate ransomware operations, according to resear…

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A recent research paper by Sysdig has revealed a concerning development in the realm of cybersecurity. An AI agent, referred to as JadePuffer, was able to autonomously hack a network, adapt its tactics in real-time, and demand a ransom.

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