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Attackers used agentic AI tools in government breach, Unit 42 says

Original: Unit 42 reported that attackers leveraged agentic AI platforms for post-exploitation activity after abusing PHP vulnerab

Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reports that attackers abused PHP vulnerabilities CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 to breach a European government entity, then used agentic AI platforms for post-exploitation activity. Within two hours, the intruders accessed password hashes and MFA secrets, highlighting how quickly AI tools can accelerate offensive operations once a foothold is gained.

Why now: Security researchers are sounding the alarm that generative AI agents are now being weaponised in real intrusions against government targets.

Unit 42Palo Alto NetworksEuropean government entityPHP

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• Unit 42 reported that attackers leveraged agentic AI platforms for post-exploitation activity after abusing PHP vulnerabilities CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619. Targeting a European government entity, they accessed password hashes and MFA secrets within two hours,… · hacksgr

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