North Korean Hackers Deploy AI-Generated Malware Against Developers

On Jan. 23, 2026, researchers reported that North Korea–aligned hacking group KONNI is deploying AI-written PowerShell code to deliver stealthy backdoors that blend legitimate project files with malicious scripts. The campaign leverages generative AI to accelerate malware development and evade detection, targeting software development and engineering teams and signaling rapid adversary adoption of AI-assisted toolchains.