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Ransomware gangs use Claude, Kimi AI for attack planning · 1 source tracked

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Ransomware groups, including the Indian National Congress and The Gentlemen affiliates, are reportedly leveraging AI tools powered by Claude and Kimi to strategize and execute attacks. Researchers uncovered over 8,000 AI-generated messages, stolen credentials, and encryptor tools from compromised servers. This indicates a growing trend of malicious actors utilizing advanced AI for cybercrime. AI

IMPACT Indicates AI tools are being weaponized by cybercriminals, posing new threats to cybersecurity.

RANK_REASON News report on the use of AI tools by cybercriminals, not a direct release from an AI lab.

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Ransomware gangs use Claude, Kimi AI for attack planning · 1 source tracked

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Newly exposed records show INC and The Gentlemen ransomware affiliates are using AI tools powered by Claude and Kimi to plan attacks. Researchers recovered 8,25

    Newly exposed records show INC and The Gentlemen ransomware affiliates are using AI tools powered by Claude and Kimi to plan attacks. Researchers recovered 8,257 AI messages, stolen credentials and 46 encryptor builds from the servers. Listen/Read: https:// hackread.com/inc-the-g…

    LINKS hackread.com/inc-the-gentlemen-ransomware…

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