AI-Assisted Python Backdoor Used in RansomHub Ransomware Attacks by FunkSec, Exploiting Network Flaws via Fake Browser Update

A Python-based backdoor is being utilized in RansomHub ransomware attacks, which gain initial access through a fake browser update. The malware exploits network vulnerabilities and may be assisted by artificial intelligence, according to recent reports. RansomHub is associated with FunkSec, a relatively new ransomware-as-a-service group with hacktivist connections, as outlined by cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies. This development highlights the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals in the ransomware landscape.