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AI-Driven Espionage: North Korean and Chinese Hackers Strike

9/15/2025

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North Korean and Chinese hackers are leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for espionage, including creating fake IDs and résumés.
The North Korean group Kimsuky has targeted South Korea, Japan, and the US, linked to global intelligence missions.
Kimsuky secured remote jobs at US Fortune 500 companies by passing coding tests using AI.
Chinese hackers exploited AI for cyberattacks on Vietnamese telecommunications and government databases.
Cybersecurity experts warn of rising phishing attacks and deepfakes as AI advances.

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Story summary

North Korean and Chinese hackers are leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for espionage, including creating fake IDs and résumés.
The North Korean group Kimsuky has targeted South Korea, Japan, and the US, linked to global intelligence missions.
Kimsuky secured remote jobs at US Fortune 500 companies by passing coding tests using AI.
Chinese hackers exploited AI for cyberattacks on Vietnamese telecommunications and government databases.
Cybersecurity experts warn of rising phishing attacks and deepfakes as AI advances.