Google reports that state hackers from China, Russia and Iran are using Gemini in 'all stages' of attacks — phishing lures, coding and vulnerability testing get AI underpinnings from hostile actors

Google has reported that state hackers from China, Russia, and Iran are utilizing its Gemini AI models in various stages of cyber attacks, including phishing lures, coding, and vulnerability testing. The AI is being used by these hostile actors for target acquisition, social engineering message generation, and post-hack actions. Different countries employ Gemini differently, with China using it for cybersecurity analysis, North Korea for phishing attacks, and Iran for researching potential targets. Google is actively monitoring and mitigating these activities to prevent misuse of its AI services and improve protections against AI-related attacks.