A hacker has infiltrated over 100 websites, including John Deere and SharkNinja, utilizing AI agents that operated largely autonomously. The attacks were uncovered by Norforge, which noted that these AI tools can be manipulated for cyber offenses, raising alarms about AI's role in cybersecurity threats.
Despite the breaches, John Deere stated that there is no evidence of sensitive data being compromised, while Cummins is investigating a potential attack linked to a third-party vendor. The incidents highlight the evolving landscape of cyber threats involving AI technology.