SecurityDark Readingabout 4 hours ago
AI Scripts Save Cyberattack on US Retailer
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Symantec reports a threat actor used AI-generated scripts to bypass defenses of an unnamed US retailer in September. After hand-typed commands failed, the attacker switched to automated tools, achieving lateral movement within minutes by querying SolarWinds Orion software. This incident highlights how AI accelerates attacks for less skilled actors, shifting defender focus from patching to monitoring behavior patterns.
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