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Kimsuky Hackers Use ChatGPT-Like AI For Phishing Scams
A North Korea-linked hacking group called Kimsuky is using ChatGPT-like AI tools to make phishing scams more convincing, a Reuters report says. South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians found the group running large…
The Story in Brief
A North Korea-linked hacking group called Kimsuky is using ChatGPT-like AI tools to make phishing scams more convincing, a Reuters report says. South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians found the group running large language models (LLMs) locally with software such as Ollama, GPT4All and Msty. The hackers have also deployed retrieval augmented generation (RAG) technology to search through stolen documents without sending data to external AI platforms.
Genians says the group is experimenting with AI-assisted coding, speech-to-text tools and AI agents that could automate parts of cyberattacks or speed up stolen-data analysis. The researchers discovered finance and cryptocurrency documents generated by AI, designed to look like real reports. These could trick victims into opening malicious files or sharing sensitive information.
The Indian Opinion
The news of North Korean hackers using AI tools will fuel fears that scams are becoming undetectable, but the reality is more measured. Kimsuky's experiments are still crude and limited to local models, not the polished services we use daily. Detection tools are also evolving. Indian readers should watch for suspicious investment documents or emails that look too professional, especially those referencing crypto schemes. The real test will be whether these AI-generated attacks actually succeed at scale before defences catch up.
Source: timesnownews.com
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