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Anthropic AI assistants exploited by China and Russia-linked spies

Anthropic has reported that malicious actors, including Chinese security bureaus and Russia-linked spies, have utilized a network of fake accounts and online services. These actors exploited these networks to gain access to Anthropic's advanced AI assistants, specifically the Claude models. This exploitation highlights a growing concern regarding the misuse of AI technologies by state-sponsored or affiliated groups. AI

IMPACT Highlights the potential for state-sponsored actors to exploit advanced AI models for malicious purposes, raising security concerns.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a security incident involving an AI company and state-linked actors, but does not announce a new model, research, or policy change.

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Anthropic AI assistants exploited by China and Russia-linked spies

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · uatribune ·

    # Anthropic said that # Chinese security bureaus, and # russia -linked spies, among others, have exploited a web of fraudulent accounts and online services to a

    # Anthropic said that # Chinese security bureaus, and # russia -linked spies, among others, have exploited a web of fraudulent accounts and online services to access some of the company’s advanced # AI assistants, known as # Claude . https://www. politico.com/news/2026/09/10/b ad…