Hackers Weaponize AI Model Claude in Mexican Government Cyberattack

Hackers weaponized an AI model, identified as Claude, to develop exploits, generate malicious tools, and automate the exfiltration of over 150GB of data during a cyberattack targeting the Mexican government. The attack involved abusing the AI’s capabilities to facilitate the breach, though no specific timeline, threat actor, or technical indicators (e.g., CVE IDs) were disclosed. The incident highlights the misuse of AI-driven code generation for cybercriminal activities. No further details on the affected systems or the exact nature of the stolen data were provided. The breach underscores the growing risk of AI-enabled cyber threats in government environments.