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China-Linked Hackers Use AI Agents in Autonomous Attack on Taiwan
An Israeli cybersecurity firm, Dream, has documented what appears to be the first fully autonomous, end-to-end AI hacking operation against a government target, reportedly linked to China and aimed at Taiwan. The attack, which occurred over four days in early July, utilized eight AI agents to breach a government network, exfiltrate data, and compromise accounts with minimal human intervention.
China-Linked Daxin Malware Active on Manufacturer's Network Since 2013
Researchers have identified the China-linked Daxin rootkit and a previously unknown backdoor, dubbed Stupig, active on the network of a Taiwan-based subsidiary of a multinational high-tech manufacturer. The discovery suggests a highly stealthy intrusion that may have persisted undetected for 13 years, with compilation timestamps on both malware artifacts dating back to early 2013.