Anthropic says Claude AI used to build missiles, hunt Uyghurs and spy on phones
Anthropic's new threat intelligence report details how its Claude AI was exploited between December 2025 and August 2026. Cases include a Yemeni weapons cell writing missile guidance code with Claude Code, an Iran-linked naval targeting effort, a China-linked operation profiling Uyghurs in Syria, and a Mali surveillance platform covering 25 million SIM cards. Days later, Anthropic CEO Dario…
A Russian espionage group utilized the AI chatbot Claude, developed by US firm Anthropic, to target Ukraine. The group, known as GTG-20006, focused on Ukrainian government, military, and diplomatic personnel, with drone supply chain targets coming second. The hacking group also produced on-air ticker and voiceover scripts for state broadcasters, and targeted AI industry employees.
Russian-speaking operators used the handle JackPoterz and targeted military intelligence, diplomatic, defense bodies, and individuals involved in US foreign policy. Over 20 organizations, including ministries, embassies, think tanks, and defense companies, were part of the group's planning and operations. Ukrainian government, military, and diplomatic staff were the most frequent targets, with cyber attacks on email and remote-access systems across more than 24 state organizations.
The group stole proprietary software, harvested credentials, and redirected hotel guests to its own servers to infect them with malware. Russian state media used Claude to generate fabricated claims, including statements about Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
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