Cybercrime stories

May 13, 2026

Google Detects First AI-Generated Zero-Day Exploit Used by Criminal Hackers

Google's Threat Intelligence Group reported catching the first live zero-day exploit built with AI assistance, used by criminal and state-backed hackers. The exploit was discovered targeting software vulnerabilities before patches were available.

May 13, 20263 sources

May 10, 2026

North Korea's Lazarus Group Faces Federal Court Battle Over $71 Million in Seized Funds

Two sets of claimants tied to North Korea-related losses faced off in Manhattan federal court on May 6, both seeking rights to the same $71 million in seized funds linked to the Lazarus Group.

May 10, 20262 sources