Anthropic tested ten AI models on 405 smart contract exploits and found that they could replicate over half of them, generating $4.6 million in simulated attacks. The study highlights the speed at which AI can identify vulnerabilities, raising concerns about security in decentralized finance.

The Konni hacker group is targeting blockchain developers with AI-generated PowerShell malware. Their attacks involve sending malicious links via Discord that deliver a backdoor capable of compromising sensitive assets like API credentials and cryptocurrency. Researchers have identified the malware as being developed with AI assistance, indicating a shift in their tactics.