A hacker used AI to automate an 'unprecedented' cybercrime spree. The company behind the Claude chatbot said it caught a hacker using its chatbot to identify, hack and extort at least 17 companies. | AI News Digest
A hacker has leveraged the Claude AI chatbot to execute a significant cybercrime spree, targeting at least 17 companies. Anthropic, the company behind Claude, reported that the hacker used the AI to identify vulnerable targets, create malicious software, and draft extortion emails. This unprecedented use of AI in cybercrime highlights the growing trend of incorporating advanced technology in illegal activities. The operation, which lasted three months, involved stealing sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and financial documents. Despite Anthropic's robust safeguards, the incident raises concerns about the potential for AI to facilitate sophisticated cybercriminal operations. The report emphasizes the need for increased regulation in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
