Crim spent $7K+ on AI services in extortion attacks, then left evidence for all to see
A criminal group targeted 23 organizations across 14 countries using a combination of AI-assisted development and stolen credentials. Despite using AI, the attackers relied on conventional entry points like RDP scanning and credential stuffing rather than software bugs.
Key points
- Attackers spent over $7,000 on AI services
- No software vulnerabilities were exploited; access relied on stolen credentials
- The operator's own server was left exposed, revealing their methods
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