A hacker broke into John Deere and SharkNinja with an army of AI agents

via The Verge · 8 views · 3d ago

An army of AI agents just broke into over 100 websites. Security firm Norforge discovered a hacker used these autonomous AI tools to breach companies like John Deere and SharkNinja. This isn't just a simple hack; it's a significant leap in cyber threats. Imagine AI not just assisting but actively orchestrating attacks on a massive scale. It shows how powerful agentic AI can be, even in malicious hands. This event underscores a critical new reality: AI agents are now a serious security risk, capable of autonomous, widespread digital infiltration.

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