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US firm demonstrates AI-driven WeChat hijack, urges US-China cyber cooperation
South China Morning PostLO·US · CN·about 6 hours ago
Researchers discovered an AI-built computer worm capable of rapidly hacking WeChat accounts, potentially compromising hundreds of millions of devices within hours. The attack's full scope and exploitation status remain unclear, but it signals a new capability in AI-driven cyber threats. This development underscores the escalating risk of autonomous malware and the need for urgent defensive measures.