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A Chinese hacker used AI agents to break into more than 100 company websites — Deere and SharkNinja among websites hit by open-source AI-powered problem-solving platform demo

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Chinese AI tool Artex linked to cyberattacks on 80 Japanese companies

Hackers used Artex, an AI cybersecurity tool developed by a Chinese engineer, to target approximately 80 Japanese companies including restaurant chains and car rental operators, according to GMO Cybersecurity and other researchers. The attacks highlight how AI-powered tools can overwhelm traditional cyber defenses.

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Chinese AI tool Artex linked to cyberattacks on 80 Japanese companies
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