Novo Hackers Explain How They Use AI to Target Major Enterprises

The media outlet Ingeniøren has conducted a direct interview with a representative from the hacker group FulcrumSec, which carried out a cyberattack against Novo in the spring. Through weeks of written correspondence, the publication gained insight into the methods and mindset of one of the most active cybercriminal groups currently operating.

The hackers explain that they use artificial intelligence to target major enterprises. They express no remorse for their actions against Novo and claim they do not cause real harm because they do not use ransomware to encrypt systems or leave physical destruction behind. Instead, they argue that any damage resulting from a company's refusal to cooperate is purely reputational and fully deserved due to what they describe as embarrassingly poor security.

Cybersafety experts point to this group as representing an entirely new type of offender because they operate with a bizarre ethical code and attempt to justify their actions. The exchange sheds light on evolving cyberthreats as criminal actors increasingly adopt artificial intelligence tools to breach high-profile corporate targets.