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The First AI-Driven Ransomware Is Here

"PromptLock": The AI-powered ransomware, explained smply.

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Sorab Ghaswalla
Aug 27, 2025
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ATTENTION! A new kind of cyber threat has just emerged, and it’s a glimpse into the future of hacking. Meet “PromptLock”, the first ransomware that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to build its attack in real time.

What Makes PromptLock So Different?

Traditional ransomware is like a burglar who brings their own lock-picking tools. PromptLock is more lik…

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