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Nation-state hackers are using artificial intelligence to refine their cyberattacks, according to a report published by Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday. Russian, North Korean, Iranian and Chinese-backed adversaries were detected adding large-language models, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, to their toolkit, often in the preliminary stages of their hacking operations, researchers found. Some groups were using the technology to improve their phishing emails, gather information on vulnerabilities and troubleshoot their own technical…

For example, Emerald Sleet, a North Korean threat actor, leveraged LLMs to research think tanks and experts on North Korea, generate content that would likely be used in spear-phishing campaigns, understand publicly known vulnerabilities, troubleshoot technical issues, and even assist with using various web technologies, according to the report. Also: The best VPN services (and how to choose the right one for you)Similarly, Crimson Sandstorm, an Iranian threat actor, used LLMs for technical assistance, including…

For example, Emerald Sleet, a North Korean threat actor, leveraged LLMs to research think tanks and experts on North Korea, generate content that would likely be used in spear-phishing campaigns, understand publicly known vulnerabilities, troubleshoot technical issues, and even assist with using various web technologies, according to the report. Also: The best VPN services (and how to choose the right one for you)Similarly, Crimson Sandstorm, an Iranian threat actor, used LLMs for technical assistance, including…