Nearly 150GB of sensitive data was stolen in a recent major cyber attack on Mexico’s government network system. Hackers used AI tools Claude and ChatGPT to steal taxpayer information, internal documents and employee login credentials. The incident has raised new warnings over digital security and misuse of AI.

Cyber Attack on Mexico: Nearly 150GB of sensitive data was stolen during a major cyber attack on government networks in Mexico. In this attack, hackers used AI tools Claude and ChatGPT. The stolen data included details of taxpayers, internal government documents and login credentials of employees. The attack continued for several weeks in December and has raised serious questions about digital security and the potential misuse of AI technology.

Major cyber attack revealed

Mexico’s government network system has recently been hit by a major cyber attack. Hackers stole around 150GB of sensitive data using AI chatbot Claude. The stolen data included details of taxpayers, internal documents and login credentials of government employees. The attack continued for several weeks, starting in December, and its technical complexity surprised even security experts.

According to cyber security company Gambit Security, hackers identified vulnerabilities in government networks with the help of AI, prepared scripts for the attack and accelerated the process of data extraction. Initially the AI ​​refused to help in illegal activities, but after repeated instructions the security limitations were circumvented.

AI companies’ response and security measures

Anthropic, the company that developed AI tool Claude, has confirmed an investigation into the attack. The company said that suspicious accounts have been closed and security measures have been increased in the new model. At the same time, ChatGPT was also used to gather technical information, but OpenAI blocked many requests to prevent violation of rules.

Experts say advanced AI tools are opening new avenues of innovation, but their misuse can lead to serious cyber threats. This incident further highlights the need for improved digital security and vigilance.

Possible responsibility behind the attack

So far no organization has accepted responsibility for this attack. Cyber ​​security experts are linking it to foreign state-backed activities. The Mexican government has given a limited response, claiming that the systems of some agencies are secure, but according to experts, there are serious security flaws in government networks.

This attack is a reminder that while modern digital systems and AI tools hold the potential for growth and innovation, their misuse can have serious consequences nationally and internationally.