AI-powered cyber attack: A new threat for global security

The first fully AI-powered cyber attack is here. Anthropic’s report shows how criminals used Claude Code to plan, execute, and manage an entire campaign, from data theft to ransom demands. This wasn’t theoretical. Multiple organizations were compromised, including healthcare providers and government agencies. Key takeaways: ✅ AI can now act as the attacker itself. ✅ Threat actors don’t need deep technical skills to launch global operations. ✅ Enterprise AI systems can become insider threats if compromised. We’ve published a deep dive into what happened, why it matters, and what enterprises need to do now. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTcV5yb9 #AISecurity #AIThreats #AICyberAttack #CyberSecurity #DigitalTrust

This is really just the beginning. As bad actors learn how to better use and leverage all the AI tools available, the rate and sophistication of these attacks will significantly increase.

We just hit a turning point: AI hacking is here and it's just as powerful as we all hoped it wouldn't be. HiddenLayer’s breakdown of the Claude Code Campaign shows what happens when an autonomous AI runs the entire playbook: recon, exploitation, lateral movement, and ransom. It’s efficient, scalable, and frankly… terrifying. The big shift? Cybercrime is no longer gated by technical skill. With AI, the barrier to entry drops to near zero. That means defenders need to rethink everything—because the “threat actor” might not even be human anymore. At Baseline, we believe this moment marks the start of a new security era. We're proud to partner with HiddenLayer in making sure the tools that help us innovate don’t get turned against us. This is where cybersecurity strategy has to evolve—fast. #Cybersecurity #BaselineIT #BrokeringInnovation #HiddenLayer #TechPartners

https://lnkd.in/gaGpuvhs AI-Only Cyberattacks: The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity Threats GenAI is no longer just a tool in the hands of hackers—it’s becoming the attacker itself. Anthropic recently uncovered fully autonomous AI-driven attacks, executing end-to-end campaigns without human involvement. This marks a turning point for cybersecurity, where traditional defenses may no longer be enough. At ALT Technical, we believe staying ahead means preparing for AI-powered threats with stronger detection, proactive monitoring, and adaptive defenses. The question is no longer if, but how soon organizations will face these challenges. Are you ready for the era of AI-only cyberattacks? #CyberSecurity #AITech #GenAI #CyberThreats #DataSecurity #AITools #DigitalSecurity #TechInnovation #CyberDefense #ALTTechnical #StaySecure

https://lnkd.in/gaGpuvhs AI-Only Cyberattacks: The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity Threats GenAI is no longer just a tool in the hands of hackers—it’s becoming the attacker itself. Anthropic recently uncovered fully autonomous AI-driven attacks, executing end-to-end campaigns without human involvement. This marks a turning point for cybersecurity, where traditional defenses may no longer be enough. At ALT Technical, we believe staying ahead means preparing for AI-powered threats with stronger detection, proactive monitoring, and adaptive defenses. The question is no longer if, but how soon organizations will face these challenges. Are you ready for the era of AI-only cyberattacks? #CyberSecurity #AITech #GenAI #CyberThreats #DataSecurity #AITools #DigitalSecurity #TechInnovation #CyberDefense #ALTTechnical #StaySecure

The creation of an AI proof of concept that can autonomously build and execute a ransomware attack from scratch shouldn’t alarm CISOs who are prepared, says an expert. The defense against such a proposed new tool, said Taylor Grossman, director for digital security at the Institute for Security and Technology (IST), is simple: “Boring cyber hygiene practices.” “Being aware of where things are going is certainly helpful,” she said, “but there’s so much to be done already and a lot of those defensive measures can also help some of this AI-enabled ransomware as well.” She was commenting on a furor raised last week when security researchers at New York University published an article claiming to have created a prototype of large language model (LLM)-orchestrated ransomware. https://lnkd.in/gVihT3tn

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DarkMirror H1 2025 is out. Dark Lab's report on the ransomware threat 📌 Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/dfbhzr-4 Ransomware continues to be one of the most pervasive and damaging threats in the global cybersecurity landscape. In the regular “DarkMirror” report produced by Red Hot Cyber's DarkLab intelligence laboratory for the first half of 2025, ransomware attacks showed significant evolution in both the techniques used and the targets hit. This report provides an overview of the main trends that have emerged, with a focus on quantitative data and implications for cybersecurity. It analyzes Italian and global trends in the ransomware threat for the second half of 2025, with a focus on emerging trends, the tactics of criminal groups, and the impact on various sectors. In the Threat Actors section, we look at new threats (insiders), affiliation and monetization models, the evolution of RaaS services, law enforcement operations, Initial Access brokers (IaB), CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), and mitigation methods. Edited by DarkLab #redhotcyber #hacking #cti #ai #online #it #cybercrime #cybersecurity #technology #news #cyberthreatintelligence #innovation #privacy

Researchers at NYU released a paper claiming to have created a prototype of ransomware orchestrated by AI. How can security experts protect their organizations from this next wave of digital attacks? With so-called “‘boring’ cyber hygiene practices,” like multi-factor identification and automatic security updates, IST Director for Digital Security Taylor Grossman told Howard Solomon. 🛡️Read the story on CSO Online: https://lnkd.in/dAqPpPS4