AI tools flood into underground cybercrime markets
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Read the full articleResearch from Halcyon's Ransomware Research Center reveals a surge in AI tool sales on underground cybercrime forums, with ads jumping from under 50 to over 1,400 monthly by early 2026. These tools, including jailbroken AI models and phishing aids, lower barriers for cybercriminals, increasing risks and financial losses for companies.




