In Short:
– North Korea’s Kimsuky group used ChatGPT to create deepfake military IDs for a phishing campaign against defence organisations.
– Genians Security Centre detected the attack in July 2025, raising concerns about AI misuse in national security.

North Korea’s Kimsuky hacking group has utilised ChatGPT to forge sophisticated deepfake South Korean military identification cards in a phishing campaign targeting defence organisations.

It marks a notable advancement in the regime’s cyber espionage tactics. South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians Security Center first detected the attack in July 2025.

Researchers confirmed that the fake IDs were generated using OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, following metadata analysis.

The hackers bypassed safeguards by requesting ID “mock-ups” rather than actual documents. Malicious emails impersonated South Korean defence communications, misleading recipients into downloading malware disguised as ID cards.

Exploitation Monitoring

North Koreans have been increasingly using AI for intelligence gathering and evading sanctions. According to Anthropic’s recent report, North Korean workers have exploited the Claude AI model to obtain fraudulent employment at technology firms.

Genians’ director highlighted that AI is instrumental in planning attacks, crafting malware, and impersonating recruiters, demonstrating its implication in global intelligence missions.

The phishing primarily affected South Korean journalists and activists, with the sophisticated deepfake technology introducing serious concerns regarding AI misuse in national security.

Genians urged the implementation of enhanced security measures to combat these AI-driven threats.

In Short:
– Over 20 Chinese car brands, including BYD and MG, are now available in Australia, with four in the top ten.
– Traditional automakers are adapting to increased competition and concerns about the quality of new Chinese entrants.

Australia is witnessing a significant increase in the presence of Chinese car brands, with over 20 names currently available, including BYD, GWM, and MG. In August, four Chinese brands ranked in the top ten for the first time, indicating a growing market share.

Australia’s low trade barriers facilitate the entry of these brands, which view the market as an opportunity for growth and learning. Most electric vehicles sold outside of Tesla are Chinese, showcasing their dominance even in models from other manufacturers.

Industry analyst Mike Costello from Cox Automotive joins to discuss the latest developments in the EV space, and answers the big question: who was the dominate force at this year’s Munich Motor Show?

In Short:
– Tesla shares rose over 8% after Elon Musk bought $1 billion worth of stock, his first purchase since 2020.
– Musk’s new pay proposal could potentially make him the world’s first trillionaire amid criticism over wealth inequality.

Tesla’s stock rose over 8% in premarket trading after CEO Elon Musk revealed he purchased approximately $1 billion worth of shares, marking his first open-market acquisition since 2020.

The transaction follows a proposal from Tesla’s board for an unprecedented compensation package that could potentially make Musk the world’s first trillionaire if significant goals are achieved in the coming decade.According to an SEC filing, Musk acquired 2.57 million shares at prices ranging from $372.37 to $396.54. This is his largest insider acquisition to date, following a purchase of around 200,000 shares valued at £10 million in February 2020.

The rise in Tesla shares comes amid increasing scrutiny of Musk’s proposed pay package, which could award him 12% of the company’s shares if Tesla’s market value reaches $8.5 trillion.

Despite the ambitious nature of the proposal, it has faced criticism over wealth inequality, with some questioning the implications of such extreme financial incentives.

Musk’s Wealth

The proposal has attracted criticism, including from Pope Leo XIV, who cited Musk as an example in discussions about wealth disparities.

While Tesla is navigating challenges such as declining vehicle deliveries and rising competition, the company’s energy division is expanding, adding further complexity to its market position.