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

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/china-linked-hackers-hit-taiwan-in-unprecedented-autonomous-li0n>
> Published: 2026-08-12 04:11:12+00:00

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

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[Financial Times Technology](https://www.ft.com/technology)AI agents ran simultaneous reconnaissance and break-ins in display of new phase of cyberwarfare

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