Security News > 2025 > January > Preventing the next ransomware attack with help from AI

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Darren Williams, CEO at BlackFog, talks about how employee training plays a crucial role in preventing ransomware attacks. He points out that human error is often the biggest security risk and explains how AI tools, alongside gamification and real-time alerts, help employees identify advanced phishing threats. What role does employee awareness training play in preventing ransomware attacks? What innovative approaches can make such training more effective? Awareness training … More → The post Preventing the next ransomware attack with help from AI appeared first on Help Net Security.
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