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A surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, including ransomware, has been reported globally and in Spain, with companies facing over 2,000 attacks weekly. The misuse of generative AI tools has increased risks of data breaches and financial harm, particularly affecting sectors like education, government, and utilities.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states that AI has driven an increase in cyberattacks, including ransomware attacks, which are harmful events causing damage to companies and their operations. The AI systems are used maliciously to facilitate these attacks, thus directly leading to harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident, as the development and use of AI systems have directly led to harm (property and community harm) through cybercrime. The article does not merely warn of potential harm but reports ongoing, realized harm.[AI generated]