North Korean hackers take phishing efforts to next level with AI tools: Report



News North Korean hackers take phishing efforts to next level with AI tools: Report Microsoft and OpenAI reports of DPRK AI use confirm growing concerns, with one expert calling development ‘frightening’ Shreyas Reddy February 15, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Illustration of artificial intelligence stealing computer data North Korean cybercriminals have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to advance their spear-phishing efforts targeting DPRK-focused experts and organizations, Microsoft and OpenAI announced Wednesday, a move that one expert called “frightening.” Microsoft reported that it observed North Korean threat group Kimsuky, also known as “Emerald Sleet,” using large language models (LLMs) to research potential targets with expertise in DPRK defense and nuclear issues and generate content for phishing campaigns. North Korean cybercriminals have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to advance their spear-phishing efforts targeting DPRK-focused experts and organizations, Microsoft and OpenAI announced Wednesday, a move that one expert called “frightening.” Microsoft reported that it observed North Korean threat group Kimsuky, also known as “Emerald Sleet,” using large language models (LLMs) to research potential targets with expertise in DPRK defense and nuclear issues and generate content for phishing campaigns. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean hackers take phishing efforts to next level with AI tools: Report

Microsoft and OpenAI reports of DPRK AI use confirm growing concerns, with one expert calling development ‘frightening’

Shreyas Reddy February 15, 2024

North Korean hackers take phishing efforts to next level with AI tools: Report

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North Korean cybercriminals have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to advance their spear-phishing efforts targeting DPRK-focused experts and organizations, Microsoft and OpenAI announced Wednesday, a move that one expert called “frightening.”

Microsoft reported that it observed North Korean threat group Kimsuky, also known as “Emerald Sleet,” using large language models (LLMs) to research potential targets with expertise in DPRK defense and nuclear issues and generate content for phishing campaigns.

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