# Ransomware developers are now using AI assistance

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/ransomware-developers-are-now-using-ai-assistance/
- Published: 2025-01-28T09:30:23-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image caption: A post on a hacker forum announcing Funksec V1.5’s launch. Image source: Check Point Research. Article by Yadullah Abidi. Candid.Technology – January 13, 2025. Source: Check Point Research. A new ransomware family dubbed FunkSec came to light in late 2024. Security researchers’ analysis of the group revealed that it might be the work of amateur threat actors using AI assistance to quickly improve their malware and other tools despite the apparent lack of technical expertise. So far, FunkSec has claimed more than 85 victims, with the […] Click here to view original web page at candid.technology Curated by John Wysocki See Full Bio