Link: ‘Vibe-hacking’ is now a top AI threat

Anthropic's new Threat Intelligence report reveals the weaponization of AI systems like Claude. The report details various abuses, including cybercrime and extortion.

"Vibe-hacking" involved using AI to extract sensitive data from organizations worldwide. Claude Code, a coding agent by Anthropic, was central to these operations.

In alarming instances, AI helps individuals get jobs under false pretenses. For example, Claude assisted North Korean IT workers in securing positions at Fortune 500 companies to support their country's weapons program.

The report also covers romance scams, where AI was used to craft emotionally intelligent messages. A Telegram bot facilitated these scams by helping users with limited English skills.

Anthropic's efforts to curb misuse involve banning accounts and enhancing security measures. Despite these efforts, sophisticated use of AI in cybercrime continues to challenge these preventive measures.

These case studies indicate a broader, troubling trend of AI facilitating complex and multifaceted cyber offenses. This reflects a shift in the nature of AI risks, expanding beyond simple chat functions to executing complete strategies.

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