Ransomware gang reportedly used AI agents to move through victim networks
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- High
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What happened
A criminal group behind the Aur0ra ransomware reportedly used AI helper programs to break into computer networks and gather passwords. The AI tools were given login details and targets by the attackers, then mapped the networks on their own.
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What to do
- Review VPN and proxy logs for unusual access patterns and unfamiliar sessions.
- Restrict and monitor domain administrator accounts and credential use across the network.
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