AI-driven ransomware attacks increase by 40% in 2027

By Q4 2027, AI agents will be involved in at least 40% of all ransomware incidents, up from an estimated 15% in 2026. The rise is driven by improved AI tooling, lower costs of deployment, and attackers leveraging autonomous agents to scale operations.

cyber · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

72%

Closes

2027-12-31

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