CrowdStrike reports that an unidentified, Chinese-speaking hacker used AI-assisted hacking tools to infiltrate multiple South Korean financial institutions and steal data. No details have been released on how many organizations were affected or the scale of the data taken, and the hacker's identity remains unknown. The disclosure underscores growing concerns that AI is enabling more sophisticated cyberattacks on South Korean banks.

Oct 8, 2026

Technology

Russian-speaking hackers use SpaceX's AI tool Cursor to target 7 firms

Russian-speaking hackers used SpaceX's AI coding assistant Cursor to aid cyberattacks on a Belgian chemical company and six other firms this year, according to Reuters-reviewed data and reports from Gambit Security and CloudSek. The tool was used to generate exploit code and automate vulnerability scanning.

Aug 28, 2026

World

US: Chinese Hackers Breach NASA, Federal Reserve, and Other Key Agencies

The US government said it blocked cyber intrusions linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers, with NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate among the targets. The attacks were detected and neutralized before causing major damage, though details remain undisclosed.

Aug 27, 2026

World

Google warns North Korean hackers using AI to find security vulnerabilities

Google has reported that state-backed hackers from North Korea and China are showing significant interest in using artificial intelligence to detect previously unknown security vulnerabilities. The report by Alphabet highlights a concerning trend as AI can automate the discovery and exploitation of system weaknesses.

May 12, 2026