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Chinese hackers posed as ex-US official to target AI experts
Original: Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts
Chinese hackers impersonated a former US official to trick AI experts into handing over their emails, according to a Reuters report. The phishing operation highlights growing espionage efforts focused on artificial intelligence researchers and the sensitive information they hold.
Why now: The targeting of AI experts via impersonation raises fresh concerns about cyber espionage and the strategic value of AI research.
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