Security
Hackers Use Autonomous AI Agents to Breach Company Websites, Target Over 1,200 Sites
The Hacker News·October 20, 2026·1 min read
Chinese-speaking criminals deployed autonomous AI agents to breach over 1,200 company websites, reaching more than 100 firms including Deere and an appliance company. The operators left control panels exposed online, letting a security researcher observe the attacks. The agents operated with minimal human help, marking a shift toward AI-driven cyberattacks at scale.
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