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AI Agents Automate Hacking Against Japan Targets
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Cybersecurity researchers disclosed three cyber attacks in Japan where AI agents or large language models assisted operators. One campaign used 44 agents to automate workflows against 19 organizations in October 2026. Another human-led attack targeted AI platforms for 24 days in August and September 2026. A third instance involved scripts developed by AI to strike edge devices.
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