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

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 than a month, a single Chinese hacker managed to break into more than 100 company websites, while doing almost none of the work himself.

Published 21-Oct-2026 01:12 UTC · First seen 21-Oct-2026 01:04 UTC

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