By Breaking Editor 
In a groundbreaking breach, hackers have utilized artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic, specifically its Claude platform, to pilfer 150 gigabytes of data from the Mexican government. The stolen trove includes approximately 195 million fiscal records, electoral data, and official credentials, all reportedly exposed to potential buyers on the dark web.
This incident, dubbed the “hack of the century” in Mexico, has raised significant alarms about national cybersecurity and the vulnerabilities of governmental data systems. Sources indicate that the extent of the breach could have serious implications for privacy and security, prompting calls for urgent reforms in the country’s cyber defenses.
The implications of using sophisticated AI in cyberattacks underscore a worrying trend in the intersection of technology and crime, as hackers increasingly leverage advanced tools to enhance their capabilities. Mexican authorities are currently investigating the breach, which highlights the ongoing challenges faced by governments worldwide in safeguarding sensitive information.
On the flipside, the US government is asking companies to make offensive attacks, like this one, more possible. They ask that AI developers permit for weapons and military style attacks to be staged with Anthropic. Thus, the threat level from these tools will now be purposefully more dangerous in coming months, if not weeks.