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AI agents used to probe over 1,200 company sites

Original: One Chinese-speaking operator used Cairn AI agents to probe 1,200+ sites and reach 100+ businesses across the US, Canada

A researcher traced a Chinese-speaking operator who deployed Cairn AI agents to scan more than 1,200 websites and contact over 100 businesses across the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan. Targets reportedly included Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins. Exposed control panels reportedly gave the researcher live visibility into the operation, raising concerns about how AI tools are being used for automated reconnaissance and outreach at scale.

Why now: The use of AI agents for large-scale probing and targeting of major companies highlights growing cybersecurity risks from automated, AI-driven operations.

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• One Chinese-speaking operator used Cairn AI agents to probe 1,200+ sites and reach 100+ businesses across the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan, including Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins. Exposed control panels gave a researcher live visibility. # AI # Infosec # AgenticAI #… · gadgetry@techhub.social · 2

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