Anthropic's latest threat intelligence report reveals that hackers used its AI model Claude to automate large-scale cyber operations, including harvesting credentials from 1.8 million Android apps and developing malware and phishing tools. The report highlights that AI is becoming an operational force across malicious activities such as cybercrime, surveillance, propaganda, fraud, and weapons development, enabling even small groups to conduct sophisticated campaigns at scale with less human intervention. These findings underscore a significant shift in the economics and speed of cyber threats, where AI-driven automation multiplies attackers’ capabilities and complicates defense efforts.
Hackers Used Claude to Hunt for Secrets in 1.8 Million Android Apps
