Hackers Exploit Google’s Gemini AI for Cyber Operations
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🦾 State-sponsored hackers exploit Google’s Gemini AI for cyber operations. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has reported that advanced persistent threat (APT) groups from over 20 countries, particularly Iran and China, are using the AI-powered Gemini tool to enhance productivity and conduct reconnaissance for cyberattacks. These groups leverage Gemini for tasks such as coding assistance, vulnerability research, and evading detection. Iranian actors are noted for their extensive use in reconnaissance and phishing campaigns, while Chinese hackers focus on U.S. military targets and maintaining network persistence. North Korean APTs utilize Gemini for malware development and job applications under false identities. Despite some attempts to bypass Gemini’s security, these efforts have largely been unsuccessful, highlighting ongoing concerns about the misuse of generative AI tools in cybercrime.
