Researchers have discovered what they call the first agentic ransomware fully managed by a large language model. The malware, named JadePuffer, can search for a target, steal login details, and encrypt files without human help. Unlike older ransomware, it does not just follow fixed commands. Instead, it can decide what to do based on the situation and adjust in real time when it faces obstacles. According to the findings, it entered a system through a zero-day weakness in Langflow, an open-source AI development tool. It then accessed a Nacos server and a MySQL database. In one case, it analyzed a failed backdoor attempt and corrected it in 31 seconds by trying another method.
technologyIntermediate1 min read7/8/2026
Researchers discover autonomous ransomware
JadePuffer is a new ransomware program that uses a large language model to make decisions during an attack.
More stories to read
technology2 min read10/27/2026Apple Acknowledges Early iPhone Duo Screen Failures
Apple is offering replacements for affected iPhone Duos after reports of cracked inner screens. Repair experts suspect the hinge, but the cause remains uncertain.
technology2 min read10/26/2026Android Links Phone Numbers Across Signed-In Google Accounts
Automatic phone number verification applies to every Google account on an Android phone. Turning it off stops future linking, but it can also affect messaging and account recovery.
ai2 min read10/23/2026Serious PHP Flaws Lead to Emergency Fixes and Website Closures
AI-assisted research uncovered two critical PHP weaknesses. Emergency updates followed, while governments and Wikipedia's operator temporarily stopped some websites and services.
technology2 min read10/22/2026BETA Receives Approval for Electric Aircraft Customer Flights
The FAA has allowed BETA to demonstrate its electric ALIA A250 to potential customers. A first flight covered 39 miles, although the aircraft is not yet approved for regular commercial service.
technology2 min read10/21/2026Meta’s Petal Cable Will Carry More Data Across the Atlantic
Scheduled to open in 2029, Petal will connect the US and France using glass fibers with two light-carrying cores. The design doubles capacity without requiring twice the power.