Japan is launching a financial task force to tackle cybersecurity risks within its financial system. The move follows concerns over potential vulnerabilities linked to Anthropic's Mythos AI model.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that this is an immediate crisis, with the financial industry echoing similar worries. Anthropic reported that a preview of Mythos revealed thousands of major vulnerabilities across operating systems and web browsers, raising alarms about traditional software security.
Experts warn the AI model can discover and exploit unknown vulnerabilities faster than they can be fixed, potentially accelerating cyberattacks on sectors like banking that rely on complex, interconnected technology.
Katayama emphasized that the financial system's high level of interconnectedness and real-time operations mean cyberattacks could rapidly spread, causing market disruptions and eroding confidence. No breaches related to the model have been reported to date.