AI gives ransomware gangs a deadly upgrade
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-50623 | Unauthenticated RCE via Unrestricted File Upload in Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, LexiCom | 9.8 | 99% | KEVRansomware | KEV |
| CVE-2024-55956 | Unauthenticated File Upload RCE in Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom | 9.8 | 94% | KEVRansomwarePoC | KEV |
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Ransomware continues to be the major threat to large and medium-sized businesses, with numerous ransomware gangs abusing AI for automation, according to Acronis. From January to June 2025, the number of publicly reported ransomware victims jumped 70% compared to the same period in both 2023 and 2024. February stood out as the worst month, with 955 reported cases.
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