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AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions

2026-04-22 · WIRED

Turns out you don't even need to be a good hacker anymore — just ask AI nicely. North Korean cybercriminals are using AI to vibe-code malware and spin up fake company websites, netting $12 million in just three months. The great equalizer: AI is democratizing cybercrime for mediocre state-sponsored hackers.

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