According to Bleeping Computer, Chinese hackers employed ARTEXT — an open-source, multi-agent AI penetration‑testing framework — in automated attacks targeting more than 200 organisations spread across 14 countries.
The use of the framework enabled the attackers to automate parts of their intrusion process. No specific tools, methods, or technical details beyond the framework name were provided.
Organizations affected were located in several nations within the listed 14‑country region. The scale referenced was “more than 200 organisations,” without further quantification.
Authorities have not been mentioned; no response from victims or officials is included. The incident reflects a trend of employing open‑source AI tools for broader automated offensive operations.
