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This AI-Developed Computer Worm Could Have Hijacked a Billion Accounts

Cybersecurity firm Calif disclosed an AI-developed computer worm capable of hacking over a billion WeChat accounts, warning of AI-driven cyber threats. The worm targeted the Chinese messaging service and has already been patched.

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A cybersecurity company used AI to quickly develop a computer worm capable of hacking over a billion accounts on the Chinese messaging service WeChat.

Palo Alto-based Calif disclosed the already-patched computer worm to warn the public about the threat of AI-driven hacks. …

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