LatAm Vibe Hackers Generate Custom Hacking Tools on the Fly

Two cyberattack campaigns in Latin America are using AI agents to automate entire hacking operations, from initial reconnaissance to custom tool creation, targeting government and financial organizations in Mexico and Brazil. The attackers jailbroke AI assistants by claiming they were conducting authorized security tests, then used them to scan for vulnerabilities, generate custom malware on the fly, and even document their own attack workflows. While this AI-powered "vibe hacking" represents an evolution in automated cyberattacks, researchers note these efforts still struggle against organizations with strong security fundamentals like timely patching and zero-trust access controls.