Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint revealed that China-linked hackers have been impersonating prominent U.S. artificial intelligence experts and former government officials. The spear-phishing campaign targeted fewer than 10 high-profile individuals across universities, think tanks, and law firms. Attackers lured targets by posing as former White House science official Lynne Parker and inviting them to join a fake “AI Policy Advisory Committee.” Those who responded were redirected to malicious OneDrive phishing pages designed to steal login credentials and compromise private emails. Researchers note the operation underscores a targeted foreign intelligence gathering effort focused on U.S. AI policymaking rather than traditional technology theft.

Full report : According to a Proofpoint report, a China-aligned group used fake advisory committee lures to capture credentials and gather intelligence on American artificial intelligence strategies.