One hacker breached 100+ company websites using AI, scope unknown
thione · x · 2026-10-26
Security firm NorForge uncovered AI-driven intrusions into more than 100 companies' websites, per Reuters. CTV News detailed how the single hacker pulled it off, but the extent of the data theft has not been established — another data point on AI lowering the bar for cyberattacks.
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