Cyberattack Targets Mexican Government Using AI Chatbot

A hacker has exploited Anthropic's AI chatbot to launch attacks on Mexican government agencies, leading to the theft of significant amounts of sensitive tax and voter data, cybersecurity researchers report. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the severity of the breach and its implications for data security within government systems. The incident underscores the growing threat of AI-driven cyberattacks and the need for enhanced protective measures to safeguard sensitive information. Authorities are investigating the breach to assess the full extent of the data compromised and to prevent future incidents.