"Attackers used the artificial intelligence tool to craft a fake draft of a South Korean military identification card in order to create a realistic-looking image meant to make a phishing attempt seem more credible, according to research published Sunday by Genians, a South Korean cybersecurity firm. Instead of including a real image, the email linked to malware capable of extracting data from recipients' devices, according to Genians."
"The group responsible for the attack, which researchers have dubbed Kimsuky, is a suspected North Korea-sponsored cyber-espionage unit previously linked to other spying efforts against South Korean targets. The US Department of Homeland Security said Kimsuky "is most likely tasked by the North Korean regime with a global intelligence-gathering mission," according to a 2020 advisory. The findings by Genians in July are the latest example of suspected North Korean operatives deploying AI as part of their intelligence-gathering work."
A suspected North Korea-sponsored hacking group used ChatGPT to create a deepfake draft of a South Korean military identification card to produce a realistic image for a phishing email. The email contained a link to malware capable of extracting data from recipients' devices. The group, dubbed Kimsuky, is a suspected North Korea-sponsored cyber-espionage unit previously linked to other spying efforts and described by the US Department of Homeland Security as most likely tasked with a global intelligence-gathering mission. Other incidents show North Korean actors using AI tools to build fake identities, pass hiring tests, deliver technical work, and create fraudulent résumés and recruitment posts. The trend shows attackers leveraging AI for planning, malware development, tool-building, and impersonation.
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