Ransomware FunkSec Powered by AI Focuses on 85 Targets Through Dual Extortion Techniques

A new ransomware group known as FunkSec, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), has recently emerged in late 2024 and has already targeted over 85 victims.

A new ransomware group known as FunkSec, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), has recently emerged in late 2024 and has already targeted over 85 victims.
According to a recent report released by The Hacker News, cybersecurity experts have uncovered the approach of using dual extortion tactics by the group. This method involves a combination of data theft and encryption to coerce victims into meeting ransom demands,” as outlined by Check Point Research. “

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