Chinese hacker hits over 100 company websites using AI agents — Deere and SharkNinja among top brands affected in attack

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By Sead FadilpašićOct 20, 2026, 9:05 am117 pts
A hacker used AI agents to target more than 1,200 websites, compromising over 100 in under a month Autonomous agents tested vulnerabilities, adapted tactics, and established access with minimal human input Researchers warn AI-powered attacks are making large-scale website compromise faster and cheaper In less…

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