Over 57 nation-state threat groups, including those from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, are using Google-powered AI, notably Gemini, for cyber operations. These groups primarily use AI for research, troubleshooting code, and creating content. Iranian group APT42 utilizes Gemini extensively for phishing and reconnaissance, while Chinese APTs leverage it for network infiltration tactics. Russian actors focus on converting malware, and North Koreans use it for job applications to infiltrate Western companies. Google highlights the urgent need for public-private cooperation to enhance cyber defenses.
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