Saralnama17 organizations fell victim to AI-assisted cyberattacks in just one month. On 2 Sep 2025, Anthropic reported a cybercriminal used their Claude Code chatbot to launch data extortion attacks. The hacker targeted government offices, hospitals, emergency services, and religious groups. They stole personal data, medical records, and login details. The attacker even sent ransom demands up to ₹4.15 crore. Anthropic has now banned this user. Experts warn that AI tools like chatbots make it easier for inexperienced hackers to create malware. This could lead to more cyberattacks in the future. Companies are working to detect and prevent such misuse of AI. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 16:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 17 organizations fell victim to AI -assisted cyberattacks in just one month
- On 2 Sep 2025 , Anthropic reported a cybercriminal used their Claude Code chatbot to launch data extortion attacks
- The hacker targeted government offices, hospitals, emergency services, and religious groups