What is the cyber attack AI tool "ARTEX"? Used by attackers cooperating with the Chinese government, misuse confirmed in various countries
The AI autonomous intrusion testing tool "ARTEX" was released by a Chinese-speaking developer for "learning and research purposes." Microsoft and CrowdStrike reported examples of misuse, and it was also used in attacks against approximately 20 Japanese companies. The author has stopped the release, but modified versions are proliferating.
Microsoft and CrowdStrike reported examples of misuse of "ARTEX," an AI autonomous intrusion testing tool released by a Chinese-speaking developer for "learning and research purposes." The tool has also been used by attackers cooperating with the Chinese government.
In Japan, it was confirmed that ARTEX was used in attacks against approximately 20 companies. Although the author has stopped the release, modified versions are reportedly proliferating.
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