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First agentic ransomware attack driven entirely by AI exploits Langflow vulnerability

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Published 2026-07-02 18:05 UTCUpdated 2026-07-03 11:00 UTC
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The Register Security
theregister.com · theregister.com · 2026-07-02 18:05 UTC
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Overview

Security researchers have documented the first known agentic ransomware attack fully orchestrated by a large language model (LLM) named JadePuffer.

Entities
SysdigJadePufferLangflowMichael Clark
Score total
1.17
Momentum 24h
3
Posts
3
Origins
3
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
  • This is the first documented case of fully agentic ransomware using an LLM.
  • The attack exploited a recent vulnerability in widely used Langflow software.
  • Demonstrates the rapid evolution of AI capabilities in cyber threat operations.
Why it matters
  • AI-driven ransomware can autonomously execute complex attacks without human operators.
  • Real-time adaptability in attacks increases difficulty of detection and mitigation.
  • Exploitation of known vulnerabilities highlights the need for timely patching and monitoring.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium
Recurring claims
  • JadePuffer is the first documented agentic ransomware driven entirely by an LLM.
  • JadePuffer exploited CVE-2025-3248, a missing authentication vulnerability in Langflow, to gain initial access.
  • The AI ransomware demonstrated real-time adaptability, including fixing a failed login attempt within 31 seconds.
How sources frame it
  • Sysdig Threat Research: neutral
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The Register Security
theregister.com · theregister.com · 2026-07-02 18:05 UTC
Agentic AI Used to Conduct Ransomware Attack via Langflow
SecurityWeek · securityweek.com · 2026-07-03 11:00 UTC
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