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Former pentester used ARTEX AI to steal 8.2 million data records

Source: BleepingComputerBill ToulasOctober 26, 2026
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A cybercrime operation in South Korea targeted more than 90 organizations, with law enforcement identifying seven suspects involved. The attackers leveraged the ARTEX AI pentesting framework in most of their attacks. The breach resulted in the theft of 8.2 million data records, highlighting how AI-powered security tools can be weaponized for criminal purposes.

Key points

  • South Korean police arrested seven suspects in multi-organization breach affecting 90+ companies
  • ARTEX AI pentesting framework used as primary attack tool in most incidents
  • 8.2 million data records stolen across organizations

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