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North Korean hackers use AI deepfakes for tech firm infiltration

A North Korean hacking group, FAMOUS CHOLLIMA, is responsible for nearly half of all state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting technology companies. This unit employs AI-generated deepfakes to impersonate individuals during remote job interviews. Their ultimate goal is to infiltrate companies and steal cryptocurrency from within. AI

IMPACT AI-powered deepfakes are being weaponized for sophisticated cybercrime, posing a significant threat to corporate security and digital asset theft.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes the use of AI for malicious purposes, specifically cyberattacks, which falls under the 'tool' category as it pertains to the application of technology.

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    A new CrowdStrike report reveals that a North Korean unit known as FAMOUS CHOLLIMA is behind 47% of state-sponsored cyberattacks on tech firms. They use AI deep

    A new CrowdStrike report reveals that a North Korean unit known as FAMOUS CHOLLIMA is behind 47% of state-sponsored cyberattacks on tech firms. They use AI deepfakes to pass remote job interviews and steal crypto from the inside. # CyberSecurity # TechNews # Deepfakes # Hacking #…