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\n IT Insights<\/span>\n Jul 15, 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

When AI Becomes a Cyber Weapon: Hackers Are Using Claude Code and DeepSeek to Escalate Attacks<\/h1>\n\n\n

\n AI is no longer just a tool for writing code or boosting productivity \u2014 it’s increasingly being weaponized by bad actors to speed up and add sophistication to cyberattacks.

\nA recent Threat Intelligence report reveals that attacker groups have begun incorporating Claude Code and DeepSeek into real attack operations \u2014 from planning and target analysis to writing code and automating execution \u2014 a clear sign that cybersecurity is entering the era of AI-powered cyber attacks in full force.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n\n \n

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AI Is Changing How Cyberattacks Are Carried Out<\/h2>\n

\n In the past, hackers needed multiple specialists to carry out an attack, handling tasks such as:\n <\/p>

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  • Analyzing the target’s systems<\/li>\n
  • Writing attack scripts<\/li>\n
  • Finding vulnerabilities<\/li>\n
  • Refining code<\/li>\n
  • Preparing documentation or instructions for the team<\/li>\n <\/ul>Today, AI can assist with many of these steps, letting attackers cut down preparation time and dramatically speed up execution.

    While AI can’t “hack a system” on its own, it can effectively help generate, analyze, and refine the information used in an attack.\n

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    How Are Claude Code and DeepSeek Being Used?<\/h2>\n

    \n According to security researchers, attacker groups assign each AI model a role suited to its strengths, for example:

    \n Claude Code<\/strong>
    \nUsed as an assistant for writing and refining code, including generating automation scripts and handling tasks related to developing attack tools.

    \n DeepSeek<\/strong>
    \nUsed for data analysis, attack planning, summarizing gathered information, and helping map out next steps.

    \nUsing both AI models together makes the attack process more systematic and considerably faster than traditional methods.\n <\/p>\n\n\n

    AI Itself Isn’t the Threat \u2014 How It’s Used Is<\/h2>\n

    \n The key point of this story isn’t that Claude or DeepSeek are dangerous software \u2014 it’s a reminder that

    “AI tools designed to boost productivity can be misused when they end up in the wrong hands.”<\/strong>

    This is no different from developer tools or other IT software that can be used both to build innovative products and to commit cybercrime.\n <\/p>\n\n\n

    The Impact on Organizations<\/h2>\n

    \n For organizations, the rise of AI doesn’t just mean higher productivity \u2014 it also means threats are evolving faster.

    \n Examples of risks organizations should pay attention to include:\n <\/p>

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    • More convincing phishing emails<\/li>\n
    • Malware that can be modified quickly<\/li>\n
    • Automated analysis of system vulnerabilities<\/li>\n
    • AI-generated attack scripts<\/li>\n
    • Gathering data from multiple sources to plan an attack<\/li>\n <\/ul>These developments are shortening the gap between “a vulnerability being discovered” and “an attack actually happening” more than ever before.\n

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      How Should Organizations Prepare?<\/h2>\n

      \n As AI becomes part of the toolkit for both defenders and attackers, organizations should strengthen their cybersecurity approach alongside adopting AI, for example:\n <\/p>

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      • Set clear internal policies for AI use<\/li>\n
      • Keep systems and security patches consistently up to date<\/li>\n
      • Monitor systems and users for unusual behavior<\/li>\n
      • Train staff to recognize new forms of cyber threats<\/li>\n
      • Use AI to support security event detection and response<\/li>\n <\/ul>Investment in AI should go hand in hand with investment in security, so organizations can benefit from the technology without taking on unnecessary risk.\n

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        \n AI is changing how every organization works \u2014 and at the same time, it’s changing how cybercriminals attack.

        \nThis story is another reminder that cybersecurity isn’t just an IT department issue \u2014 it’s a critical part of organizational strategy in the digital era.

        \nAt Dragons Move, we believe adopting AI should go hand in hand with secure system design, sound data management, and building security awareness among staff \u2014 so organizations can make full use of AI’s potential while staying ready for constantly evolving risks.\n <\/blockquote>\n\n\n

        Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

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        • Attackers have begun incorporating AI into their cyberattack process<\/li>\n
        • Claude Code and DeepSeek are being used to help analyze, plan, and generate code for attacks<\/li>\n
        • AI itself isn’t inherently a threat, but it can be misused<\/li>\n
        • Organizations should strengthen cybersecurity measures alongside adopting AI<\/li>\n
        • Using AI safely requires technology, process, and staff knowledge working together<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n

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          Source<\/h5>\n

          This article was written and analyzed based on a Threat Intelligence report citing security researchers’ investigation into the use of AI in cyberattack operations. Details on attribution and the full scope of the incident are based on the researchers’ analysis and have not yet been confirmed by all parties involved.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n