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Research·Aug 12·all news from August 12, 2026

China-linked hackers hit Taiwan in unprecedented ‘autonomous’ AI cyber attack

Hackers allegedly linked to China have deployed an autonomous AI system to conduct cyber operations against targets in Taiwan. This development marks a shift in digital espionage, as the use of automated tools allows for faster and more sophisticated exploitation of network vulnerabilities. Security analysts view the incident as an escalation in state-sponsored cyber warfare capabilities.

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