Joshua Coleman

FunkSec – Alleged Top Ransomware Group Powered by AI

Key Points The FunkSec ransomware group emerged in late 2024 and published over 85 victims in December, surpassing every other ransomware group that month. FunkSec operators appear to use AI-assisted malware development which can enable even inexperienced actors to quickly produce and refine advanced tools. The group’s activities straddle the line between hacktivism and cybercrime,…

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Here are the cases for and against AI agents

Ads that target AI agents rather than humans may sound like something ripped from the pages of science fiction, but it’s a concept that’s gaining traction among marketers thanks to recent thoughts from Perplexity CEO, Aravind Srinivas. On “contrarian marketing” podcasthe painted a picture of a future in which “the user never sees advertising. Unlike…

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