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AI agents broke into 100+ sites for one hacker at $50 each, researcher says

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A cybersecurity researcher observed a Chinese-speaking hacker using the open-source AI platform Cairn to break into over 100 company websites, automating attacks with AI agents to plant web shells for persistent access. Victims include Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins, with investigations ongoing.

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