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North Korean hacking group builds AI tools

By Staff Writer

Aug 11 2026 6:50AM

For a range of attack and reconnaissance purposes.

North Korean hacking group builds AI tools

A North Korean hacking group ⁠built ⁠large language model tools and collected software that could help automate cyberattacks, analyse stolen material and produce more convincing phishing campaigns, a ‌South Korean cyber security firm said. The ‌cyber security firm, Genians, ...

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