press Mar 25, 2025 · Forbes
Massive Surge In Ransomware Attacks, AI And 2FA Bypass To Blame
Forbes published an article on the surge in ransomware attacks and the security vulnerabilities enabling them. Casey Ellis attributes the increase to threat actors leveraging AI for sophisticated phishing campaigns and developing techniques to circumvent multi-factor authentication, while advocating for stronger defensive measures.
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Casey Ellis analyzes the surge in ransomware attacks, attributing it to threat actors using AI for more convincing phishing attacks and developing methods to bypass multi-factor authentication, urging for more robust defense strategies.