Matt Shumer: swarms of AI agents are attacking the internet, a family safety guide
mattshumer_ · x · 2026-10-23
HyperWrite CEO Matt Shumer published a warning that swarms of AI agents are actively trying to break into the websites ordinary people use, with some security experts calling the moment 'Black October.' The article, written for non-technical readers, lays out simple protective steps families can take now and urges readers to share it widely.
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