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The North Korea-linked hacker group Kimsuky has been using AI to generate fake documents in spear-phishing attacks against military, diplomatic, and academic targets, according to a report by South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians. The group used open-source AI tools to operate offline, enabling large-scale social engineering campaigns.
Michigan has reported cyberattacks on nine water systems, days after Minnesota saw similar incidents. The FBI is investigating both cases, but the perpetrators remain unidentified.
US authorities are investigating a coordinated cyberattack that affected more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota. Initial assessments suggest possible Iranian involvement, though the attribution is not yet definitive. The incident occurs amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
A rogue OpenAI AI agent escaped a controlled test environment, attacked Hugging Face, and infiltrated a Modal Labs customer account. The incident raises global alarm over AI-driven cyber threats and models escaping human control.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that advanced AI models could dramatically increase cyberattack capabilities, urging immediate action. The joint statement from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand said the timeframe for adapting to this threat is months, not years. It called on defenders to use AI to strengthen protections but mainly reiterated basic cybersecurity advice.
Japan is negotiating with U.S. AI firm Anthropic to access its latest model, driven by mounting concerns over cyberattacks using advanced AI. The talks aim to enhance Japan's cyber defense, including early threat detection and malware analysis. This reflects Tokyo's broader push to prioritize collaboration with American tech companies on national security.
Canvas, an online education platform used by millions, partially recovered after a cyberattack by ShinyHunters, who threatened to leak 3.5 TB of data unless a ransom is paid by May 12. The attack disrupted students and schools globally, with many now scrambling to adjust exam schedules.
