FunkSec – Alleged Top Ransomware Group Powered by AI - Check Point Research

The FunkSec ransomware group, emerging in late 2024, claims a large number of victims but their activity suggests a smaller scale. Their tools, including an AI-assisted ransomware, indicate inexperienced actors, and some leaked data appears recycled from previous hacktivist campaigns. This case highlights the blurred line between hacktivism and cybercrime, challenging traditional threat assessment methods.