Criminal hackers exploit agentic AI, bypass guardrails in Claude

WIRED reports that criminal hackers are increasingly using agentic AI, including Anthropic's Claude, to conduct attacks, successfully bypassing built-in safety guardrails. The report indicates a shift in cybercrime tactics toward AI-assisted operations, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current AI safety measures. The extent of the exploitation and the specific vulnerabilities remain unclear, but the trend signals a growing threat landscape.