Index Engines™ Unveils Patented AI Innovation that Drives Cyber Resilience and Deeper Understanding of Ransomware on World AI Appreciation Day

 The new patent, obtained by Index Engines, powers automated discovery and forensic analysis of new ransomware variants

HOLMDEL, N.J., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Resilience leader Index Engines, today, announced a milestone in its efforts to minimize the impact of ransomware: a newly patented AI process (#12248574) that automates the collection, detection, and analysis of emerging threats. The announcement coincides with World AI Appreciation Day, underscoring the critical role of AI in modern cybersecurity.

Developed in Index Engines' CyberSense Research Lab, this breakthrough automates the ingestion and behavioral analysis of ransomware variants in a controlled environment, enabling continuous training of AI/ML models on real-world attack patterns. The result is faster corruption detection to maintain currency with the threat landscape, smarter recovery decisions, and stronger data integrity for organizations battling today's sophisticated cyber criminals.

"Cyber resilience requires more than reactive tools—it demands AI that's been rigorously trained, tested, and proven in real-world conditions," said Geoff Barrall, Chief Product Officer at Index Engines. "Our patented automated facility downloads, detonates, and monitors real ransomware to continuously train and refine our models—something no simulation can replicate. This patent validates our unique approach and reinforces our leadership in cyber resilience."

This patent not only validates the uniqueness and rigor of Index Engines' approach but also innovation in its leadership in applying AI to one of the most critical challenges in cybersecurity: confident, rapid recovery to minimize the impact of ransomware.

In a threat landscape where ransomware only continues to grow more sophisticated and evasive, Index Engines stands alone in their investment to study how these emerging threats corrupt data and disrupt operations.

This approach has been validated 99.99% effective in detecting ransomware-induced corruption by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) and the company's CyberSense Research Lab has been heavily reviewed and lauded by analyst firm Futuriom.

"To truly defend against ransomware, you have to think like the adversary," said Jim McGann, Chief Marketing Officer at Index Engines. "That means studying how these threats behave—not just guessing what they might do. At Index Engines, we've patented a process that does exactly that. It's like preparing for the Super Bowl: we watch the game tape, analyze every move, and train accordingly. Others are still hoping their antiquated playbook holds up—we're already adapting to the next attack."

World AI Appreciation Day is celebrated on July 16 each year to commemorate the history and accomplishments of AI technology and to raise awareness about its current and future use cases.

Highly-trained AI is critical in today's threat landscape, where AI can be used for both good and bad. Trusted AI is essential for early threat detection, rapid containment, data scanning or indexing, and driving faster recovery across the enterprise.

"With the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. nearing $10 million, and public companies typically seeing a 3–5% drop in share price following a breach disclosure, the business case for investing in cybersecurity software is clear," Barrall added.

"For corporate IT organizations, this isn't just about risk mitigation—it's about financial responsibility. When you factor in legal fees, reputational damage, and the fact that recovery can take six months or more, the true operational cost to the business can far exceed the initial breach impact. Proactive cybersecurity investment is not a discretionary expense—it's a strategic imperative."

About Index Engines

At Index Engines, we are experts in Cyber Resiliency, helping organizations build an infrastructure where trusted data is available and reliable. Our leading solution, CyberSense, provides a 99.99% SLA for detecting ransomware corruption. CyberSense empowers organizations to confidently navigate cyber challenges, mitigate risks, and quickly recover to normal business operations in the ever-evolving cyber landscape. For more information, visit www.indexengines.com.

SOURCE Index Engines