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Writing Ransomware Using AI to Get Rich? Don't Bet the Farm

Writing Ransomware Using AI to Get Rich? Don't Bet the Farm

Security Expert Candid Wüest on Why AI for Malware and Cyber Operations Often Fails

Info Risk Today Podcast

February 6, 2026

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Attackers that want to use artificial intelligence tools to build ransomware or help run their cyber operations risk getting much less than they bargained for, said security expert Candid Wuest, in part because they'll still rely on known tactics that can be readily spotted and blocked.