# AI-created ransomware and NFC attacks lead the surge in new cyberattacks - here's how you can stay safe this holidays

> ESET discovers PromptLock, first AI-driven ransomware generating malicious scripts dynamically PromptLock scans systems, exfiltrates, encrypts, or destroys data based on AI decisions NFC malware also rising; experts…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ai-created-ransomware-and-nfc-attacks-lead-the-surge-in-new-cyberattacks-heres-how-you-can-stay-safe?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=694c31c890e58c5c1d8083bd)
- **Published:** 2025-12-24
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai #openai #ransomware #scripts #malicious #model #promptlock #attacks
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