‘Vibe hacking’: Criminals are weaponizing AI with help from Bitcoin, says Anthropic

Anthropic highlights a disturbing trend where AI is being weaponized for crimes. The report details ‘vibe hacking’ where attackers automate extortion campaigns, often through real-time interactions, significantly lowering entry barriers for cybercriminals.

AI technology’s accessibility enables even non-technical individuals to execute complex cyberattacks. This shift raises significant concerns about the rising scale of cybercrime leveraging cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, for ransom payments.

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