# Researchers used AI to build a WeChat worm that spreads through phone calls

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-11 15:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 0.71

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Times | For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era | 2026-09-10 12:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTFBLT1V6dG0xRGNxMDBjbF9KN3VvUlcwU2Uxa21PYVY5Wm1ET3dqODJOcmlEQUlCbjloZENlY1pSUnJmdU5BWGZ4cWdUeEUzSXZGU0trbEdwWGM0eHh5NkQ3RE04UDN2am1tVzFPaDdRLTJlLW81dWUwLUt1Z0Jidw?oc=5) |
| The Next Web | Researchers used AI to build a WeChat worm that spreads through phone calls | 2026-09-10 12:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE9FZmt6RFltLWNibDNBQUt5ZmZmNWdBaVUtMG1GVXNoQ1RCXzRQeFlVczVEeTN4MXc4T2VTT1RaeVRPZk53bDM2QUVBMnBFNlkwRVN2T3NWOHEtTXc0QnlHMkpZa2JURlVsSGZmemh1TDhpTWFNaFE?oc=5) |

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