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- 1China-linked hackers used AI tools in attacks on 200+ organizations, CrowdStrike says●CrowdStrike: China-linked hackers used AI tool ARTEX with a DeepSeek LLM and another model to target 200+ organizations
CrowdStrike reports that China-linked hackers used an AI tool called ARTEX, combining a DeepSeek large language model with another model, to target more than 200 organizations over 11 days, compromising at least nine of them. The campaign is drawing attention as an early, concrete example of generative AI being operationalized in large-scale cyber intrusions.
- 2Chainstack discloses production breach tied to ARTEX attack campaign▼Chainstack Discloses Production Breach Linked to Global AI-Powered ARTEX Campaign Chainstack suffered a production breac
Blockchain infrastructure provider Chainstack has disclosed a breach of its production systems, which it links to a global AI-powered attack campaign dubbed ARTEX. The incident exposed customer account details and password hashes. The company says it has stopped the breach, but affected customers are being urged to change credentials, and security researchers are discussing the growing use of AI in such campaigns.
- 3Chinese hackers use ARTEX AI to attack 200 organizations▼Chinese hackers use ARTEX AI in automated attacks against 200 orgs
Chinese-linked hackers have used an AI tool called ARTEX to automate cyberattacks against around 200 organizations, according to a report by BleepingComputer. The campaign shows threat actors increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to scale reconnaissance and intrusion efforts with minimal human involvement. Security teams are being urged to review defenses as AI-driven offensive tooling lowers the cost and skill barrier for large-scale attacks.