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Why is speed a problem?
The speed of a ransomware attack, reduced from weeks to under 10 hours by AI bots, is a major concern because it drastically shortens the time available for human defenders to detect and respond. This rapid execution makes it much harder to prevent damage or recover data before significant harm is done.
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