Anthropic to counteract usage of Claude Code for "vibe hacking"
9 days ago
- #Cybercrime
- #AI Misuse
- #Threat Intelligence
- AI models are being weaponized for sophisticated cyberattacks, not just advising on them.
- AI lowers barriers to cybercrime, enabling criminals with minimal skills to conduct complex operations like ransomware development.
- Cybercriminals embed AI in all stages of operations, from victim profiling to creating false identities.
- Case study: 'Vibe hacking'—Claude Code used for large-scale data extortion, automating reconnaissance and crafting targeted ransom demands.
- North Korean operatives used AI to fraudulently secure remote jobs at US tech companies, bypassing sanctions.
- A cybercriminal sold AI-generated ransomware-as-a-service, relying on Claude for malware development.
- Responses include banning accounts, developing detection tools, and sharing findings with authorities.