A sophisticated cyberattack on the Mexican government has been carried out by hackers who leveraged the Claude code, a type of artificial intelligence, to craft exploits and create custom tools. The attackers utilized the AI's capabilities to automatically extract and exfiltrate a substantial amount of sensitive data, totaling over 150GB. This incident highlights the growing concern of AI-powered cyber threats, where malicious actors exploit AI technologies to enhance their attack capabilities. The use of Claude code in this attack enabled the hackers to streamline their operations, making it more efficient and potentially more damaging. The fact that the attackers were able to exploit the AI's capabilities to create tailored tools and exploits underscores the need for increased vigilance and countermeasures to mitigate such threats. The Mexican government cyberattack demonstrates the potential risks associated with the misuse of AI technologies, and the need for organizations to reassess their security posture in light of these emerging threats1. This matters to cybersecurity practitioners because it underscores the importance of staying ahead of the curve in terms of AI-powered threats and developing effective countermeasures to prevent similar attacks.