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China-linked hackers hit Taiwan in unprecedented ‘autonomous’ AI cyber attack

China-linked hackers launched an unprecedented 'autonomous' AI cyber attack on Taiwan, using AI agents to conduct simultaneous reconnaissance and break-ins, according to the Financial Times. The attack marks a new phase of cyberwarfare, with AI systems operating without direct human control.

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Financial Times TechnologyAI agents ran simultaneous reconnaissance and break-ins in display of new phase of cyberwarfare

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