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title: "Microsoft Warns: North Korean Hackers Turn to AI-Fueled Cyber Espionage"
description: Microsoft has revealed that North Korea-linked state-sponsored cyber actors have begun to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make its operations more effective and efficient. They are learning to use tools powered by AI large language models (LLM) to make their operations more efficient and effective.
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# Microsoft Warns: North Korean Hackers Turn to AI-Fueled Cyber Espionage

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 Nathan Zych

April 26, 2024

Microsoft has reported that North Korea-linked state-sponsored cyber actors are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their cyber-espionage operations. The tech giant revealed in its latest report that these hackers are leveraging large language models (LLM) powered by AI to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their activities.

To learn more about this potential shift in tactics, [visit the original article](https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/microsoft-warns-north-korean-hackers.html).

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