AI Summary9 Sept 202628 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH
AI Summary
9 Sept 202628 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH
US firm used AI to hijack WeChat account, spurring call for cyber cooperation with China
US cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated how artificial intelligence could facilitate the hijacking of WeChat accounts through unanswered voice calls. The US security firm Calif reported on Tuesday that its AI system identified a critical flaw in Tencent Holdings' popular messaging and payments app in July.
In just over a week, researchers developed a new tool called WeWorm, which exploits this vulnerability. This discovery highlights the escalating risks posed by AI in cybersecurity, necessitating a swift response from both companies and governments.
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US firm used AI to hijack WeChat account, spurring call for cyber cooperation with China
US cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated how artificial intelligence could facilitate the hijacking of WeChat accounts through unanswered voice calls. The US security firm Calif reported on Tuesday that its AI system identified a critical flaw in Tencent Holdings' popular messaging and payments app in July.
In just over a week, researchers developed a new tool called WeWorm, which exploits this vulnerability. This discovery highlights the escalating risks posed by AI in cybersecurity, necessitating a swift response from both companies and governments.
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