China-Linked Hackers Use AI Agents in Autonomous Attack on Taiwan

Cybersecurity firm Dream has documented what appears to be the first fully autonomous, end-to-end AI hacking operation targeting a government network. Suspected China-linked hackers reportedly used up to eight AI agents to map systems, find vulnerabilities, and steal data from a Taiwanese government network with minimal human intervention. The operation compromised over 85 accounts and 2,500 personnel records, highlighting a significant advancement in AI-driven cyber warfare.