Ransomware in the AI Era | ft. Behnaz Karimi | Ep. 109 | ScaleToZero Podcast | Cloudanix

Ransomware is no longer just about encrypting files on a legacy server. In the age of AI, the attack surface has fundamentally shifted. In this episode, we sit down with Behnaz Karimi, An Independent Researcher, to deconstruct how ransomware has evolved over the last decade and what it means for modern, AI-driven infrastructure.From identifying the most overlooked entry points to mapping out a bulletproof incident response plan using the OWASP framework, this conversation is a tactical guide for securing organizations of all sizes.00:00 Teaser and Introduction04:10 Ransomware Today vs. 10 Years Ago08:13 Does Ransomware Affect AI Systems?11:42 Ransomware Attacks in the AI Age15:45 AI vs. Users vs. Attackers; Who is powerful?20:00 Compromised System Components for AI Attack22:48 Most Overlooked Entry Point26:06 Attacks on Small and Mid-Sized Orgs31:40 Where do you stand against AI attack?36:20 What is holding back organizations?40:46 Incident Response during Ransomware Attack50:20 Starting Security with OWASP Framework53:05 Security Tech Globally01:00:00 Summary01:01:30 Learning Recommendations#Ransomware #AISecurity #SRE #InfrastructureSecurity #IncidentResponse #OWASP #Cybersecurity #TechPodcast #CloudSecurity #InfoSec #ScaleToZero