Researcher: a Chinese-speaking hacker used AI agents to target 1,200+ websites and breach 100+ entities, including Deere and SharkNinja, spending ~$5,000 total
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One attacker using AI agents to hit 1,200+ sites and breach 100+ entities for roughly $5,000 is the new unit economics of offense. Assume automated recon and exploitation at scale—prioritize hardening basic web assets, credential hygiene, and anomaly detection before you chase exotic threats.
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