Cisco: attackers use Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Gemini to write malware

Aug 4, 2026 · Issue 1 · 2 sources, 2 articles

Cisco says attackers used coding agents to write software, build malware and search for vulnerabilities. One actor had AI build a chatbot designed for cryptocurrency fraud.

Sources

• Cisco reveals how hackers use Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Geminiaxios.com · Aug 4, 2026
• Cisco ‘warns’ hackers are using Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Gemini AI models - The Times of Indiatimesofindia.indiatimes.com · Aug 4, 2026

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