Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has issued a report indicating that state-sponsored hackers from countries like North Korea, Iran, and Russia are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence, including tools like Google’s Gemini, to enhance their cyberattacks. The report highlights a troubling trend where these hackers are utilizing AI for a range of malicious activities, particularly in creating hyper-personalized phishing scams that effectively bypass traditional detection methods. This shift towards AI-augmented phishing allows attackers to mirror professional communication styles, significantly increasing the sophistication of their social engineering efforts. Additionally, there is a growing interest in experimenting with agentic AI, which can autonomously carry out tasks such as malware development, further complicating the cyber threat landscape.
Google warns state-sponsored hackers use Gemini for enhanced phishing attacks
