Researcher: a Chinese-speaking hacker used AI agents to target 1,200+ websites and breach 100+ entities, like Deere and SharkNinja, spending ~$5,000 in tokens (Raphael Satter/Reuters)

A cybersecurity researcher observed a Chinese-speaking hacker utilizing AI agents to target over 1,200 websites and successfully breach more than 100 entities. Notable victims include Deere and SharkNinja. The hacker's operations involved an expenditure of approximately $5,000 in tokens, highlighting a new method of cyberattack leveraging artificial intelligence for widespread intrusion.