Chinese-Speaking Hacker Deploys Autonomous AI Agents to Breach Over 1,200 Websites, Compromising 100+ Companies

A Chinese-speaking attacker deployed autonomous AI agents to conduct a large-scale campaign targeting more than 1,200 websites, with confirmed breaches at over 100 companies including John Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins. The operation, which began on September 25, 2026, demonstrates how publicly available AI platforms can be weaponized for coordinated cyberattacks with minimal human input.