AI tool ARTEX abused in cyberattacks
The AI penetration testing tool ARTEX, released by a Chinese developer, has been misused for attacks on Japanese firms, as noted by Microsoft and CrowdStrike. Though the author stopped sharing it, modified versions continue to spread, raising security concerns.
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