AI Tools Help Hacker Break in for $25 per Target
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The attacker gave a web address and a few orders; then, his programs looked for themselves how to enter the stores and steal payment data
AI tools help hacker break in for $25 per target
It’s cheap to set yourself up as a hacker these days using AI. Someone attacked 105 online retailers over a period of five days, compromising 27 of them — all for an average of $25 per attack, according to research by Israeli security company Gambit. But the attacks have been going on for much longer. Whoever is responsible used open-source AI harnesses to mount the attack. Gambit has identified three of these: Strix for vulnerability search, Ca…
No longer does a hacker need to be involved in every step: the AI looked for vulnerable websites, tried to gain access, and was even able to decide how to proceed with the attack.
Autonomous AI agents attack large-scale online shops. They independently search for vulnerabilities, penetrate systems and steal payment data. In two companies, they stole credit card data from more than 600,000 cards.
Cybercriminals are now using AI agents automatically against online retailers. According to security company Gambit, a campaign that has been running since at least July has already targeted hundreds of companies. (Read more)
There was a new incident caused by artificial intelligence agencies (AIs). A hacker used them to attack more than 100 companies.
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