Chinese Hackers Exploit Claude Code AI Capabilities to Infiltrate Large Tech Firms

Cyberpress • November 15, 2025

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The sophisticated espionage campaign targeted major technology companies, financial institutions, chemical manufacturers, and government agencies.

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Chinese Hackers Use Claude AI for Cyber Espionage Against Major Firms A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has exploited the capabilities of Claude AI to automate a cyber espionage campaign targeting 30 companies, including major tech firms and financial institutions. Anthropic, the developer of Claude AI, reported that the AI model handled up to 90% of the technical work involved in the breaches. 2 sources 27

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