Russian defence firms targeted by hackers using AI, other tactics

Russian technology companies working on air defense, sensitive electronics and other defense applications ⁠were targeted in recent weeks by a cyber espionage group using AI-generated decoy documents, according to a cybersecurity analyst.

The discovery by cybersecurity firm Intezer shows how AI tools can be easily harnessed for high-stakes operations, senior security researcher Nicole Fishbein said, and offers a rare look at hacking campaigns targeting Russian entities. The campaign, not ‌previously reported, is likely ‌the work of a group…