ESET Warns Of First Known AI

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ESET Reports Emergence of AI-Powered Ransomware PromptLock ESET researchers have identified PromptLock, the first known AI-powered ransomware that creates code in real time. This development signifies a notable evolution in cybercrime tactics, with AI malware now actively targeting systems globally. The findings were detailed in ESET's H2 2025 Threat Report. 2 sources 20