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Chinese Hackers Use AI-Powered ARTEX to Target Over 200 Organizations Worldwide

The Hacker News·October 30, 2026·1 min read
Chinese Hackers Use AI-Powered ARTEX to Target Over 200 Organizations Worldwide

Chinese state-sponsored hackers are using ARTEX, a Go-based AI-powered penetration testing framework, to target over 200 organizations worldwide simultaneously. CrowdStrike attributes the activity to Vapor Panda, a China-based targeted intrusion adversary previously tracked as VexatiousTemper. The attacks focus on high-value targets, marking a significant escalation in AI-driven cyber espionage.

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