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When Ransomware Meets AI: The Next Frontier Of Cyber Extortion

October 9, 2025

Ransomware used to be a high-stakes game requiring specialized skills. You needed serious coding chops, a custom exploit, and weeks of preparation. Now? All you need is a malicious idea, a large language model, and an internet connection.

Attackers are turning to generative AI to write malware, craft ransom notes, and automate campaigns. What used to require an experienced hacker team can increasingly be done with a few well-engineered prompts. That shift isn’t theoretical — and for law firms and their clients, it’s a legal, operational, and reputational powder keg.

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