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AI‑enhanced ransomware surge and policy response

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Latest: ESET reports surge in ransomware attacks across Latin America

AI‑driven ransomware campaigns now combine rapid credential theft, AI‑generated phishing, and encryption within minutes. Sophos (July 2026) reports 79 % of incidents start with compromised identities, and Proofpoint find