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AI Agents Used in 1,200 Hack Attempts on 100+ Companies

Original: Hackers Use AI Agents To Make Over 1,200 Break-In Attempts On Over 100 Companies # aiagents # artificialintelligence # c

Hackers have deployed AI agents to carry out more than 1,200 intrusion attempts against over 100 companies, according to a report circulating online. The case highlights how autonomous artificial intelligence tools are now being weaponised for cybercrime, letting attackers automate and scale break-in campaigns in ways previously not possible.

Why now: Rising concern that AI agents are being weaponised for automated cyberattacks is drawing attention to this large-scale campaign.

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• Hackers Use AI Agents To Make Over 1,200 Break-In Attempts On Over 100 Companies # aiagents # artificialintelligence # cybercrime https://www. lowyat.net/2026/407937/hackers -ai-agents-over-1200-break-in/ · lowyat

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