# First AI-Driven Ransomware Attack

AI agents are emerging as a new threat in cybersecurity.

- **Source:** [O'Reilly Radar](https://www.oreilly.com/radar)
- **Published:** 2026-07-17
- **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai)
- **Original article:** <https://www.oreilly.com/radar/this-week-in-ai-a-first-for-agentic-ransomware/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/cc009f42-739c-4c10-ba98-fbaa10c2eccb

## AI-Powered Ransomware

JADEPUFFER has been recorded as the first ransomware attack entirely managed by AI agents. After a human selected the target, the AI agent exploited a known vulnerability, infiltrated the system, and encrypted the database.

## AI Hardware Race

AI companies are developing their own chips to reduce dependence on giants like NVIDIA and Huawei. DeepSeek and Anthropic are accelerating efforts on custom AI chips, a critical step to control the cost and performance of AI models.

## AI Security and NATO

NATO leaders discussed how AI is transforming cyberattacks, drone warfare, and misinformation. AI security has become a crucial part of global policy and trade.

## Rise of Chinese Models

The global use of Chinese AI models is rapidly increasing. According to OpenRouter data, the usage of Chinese models in US companies is nearing parity with US models, highlighting that model choice is more than just a technical decision.

## AI Code Generation and Risks

Ensuring the accuracy and security of AI-generated code has become a major challenge for companies. A recent study revealed that while AI boosts coding productivity, it also significantly increases the burden on review processes.

## AI Scaling Challenges

As companies scale AI models, they are forced to tie their data and business processes to a single provider, increasing vendor dependency. The solution lies in maintaining a flexible and interchangeable AI infrastructure.

## Sources covering this story

- https://www.oreilly.com/radar/this-week-in-ai-a-first-for-agentic-ransomware/ — 

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