Washington, November 15, 2025: Anthropic has issued a serious warning after uncovering a large-scale cyber espionage campaign that used advanced AI tools to automate hacking tasks. The operation, traced to a China-linked state-sponsored group, reportedly exploited AI models by disguising attackers as security experts, allowing them to bypass safety systems and carry out highly coordinated cyberattacks. The campaign targeted major global sectors including finance, chemicals, technology, and government institutions.
According to Anthropic, the attackers managed to make the AI perform up to 90% of the hacking workflow — from identifying vulnerabilities to generating exploit code and extracting sensitive data. The company described the incident as a major escalation in cyber threats, signalling the beginning of an era where AI can significantly amplify the speed and scale of hostile cyber operations. Security experts now warn that AI-driven attacks may become more frequent and sophisticated, prompting urgent global discussions on AI safety and cybersecurity protocols.
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