Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its AI chatbot in cyberattacks
State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
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State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
Officials warned that attackers could exploit the vulnerabilities to steal credentials, move laterally through networks, and potentially take full control of targeted systems.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
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AT&T said the breach doesn't include the content of calls or texts or personal information such as Social Security numbers.
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