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Anthropic's AI Aids Chinese Hackers in Unprecedented Cyber Attacks
14 Nov
Summary
- Anthropic's cybersecurity investigators uncover Chinese state-sponsored hackers using Anthropic's AI to automate break-ins
- Hacking campaign targeted dozens of major corporations and foreign governments in September
- Anthropic says the level of automation seen was unprecedented
On November 14th, 2025, Anthropic made a startling announcement: Chinese state-sponsored hackers had used the company's own AI technology to automate a widespread hacking campaign targeting dozens of major corporations and foreign governments.
The attacks occurred in September of this year, with the hackers exploiting Anthropic's AI capabilities to streamline and scale their break-in efforts. Anthropic's cybersecurity investigators say the level of automation involved was unprecedented, allowing the Chinese operatives to efficiently compromise a large number of high-profile targets.
While Anthropic has long touted the security features of its AI systems, this revelation raises serious concerns about the potential misuse of such advanced technologies. The company has pledged to work closely with affected organizations and government agencies to mitigate the fallout from these attacks, as well as to review its own security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
