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Hacker Jailbreaks Claude AI to Write Exploit Code and Steal Government Data

Cybersecuritynews •Guru Baran • February 26, 2026

A hacker exploited Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot over a month-long campaign starting in December 2025, using it to identify vulnerabilities, generate exploit code, and exfiltrate sensitive data from Mexican government agencies. Cybersecurity firm Gambit Security uncovered the breach, revealing how persistent prompting bypassed Claude’s safety guardrails. According to a Bloomberg report, the operation spanned from […]

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Hacker Exploits AI Chatbot to Steal Sensitive Data from Mexican Government A hacker exploited Anthropic PBC's AI chatbot, Claude, to conduct a series of attacks against Mexican government agencies. This led to the theft of sensitive tax and voter information, impacting the privacy and security of numerous citizens. Cybersecurity researchers are investigating the breach and its implications. 23 sources 22

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