Security · Updated 27 Oct, 02:38 am IST
Former pentester used ARTEX AI in campaign that stole 8.2 million records
Why it matters for readers: If you're curious, it demonstrates that attackers are combining traditional hacking skills with AI tools to scale attacks.
- Seoul police identified seven suspects and say the group's leader is a 32‑year‑old former penetration tester.1
- Authorities attribute the use of the ARTEX AI penetration testing suite to most of the attacks.1
- Investigators say the gang breached more than 90 organisations and stole about 8.2 million records from victims including schools, hospitals and companies.1
- In 38 incidents the threat actor demanded a total of 360 million won in ransom payments in exchange for not leaking stolen data.1
- Police say the attacker began operations in September 2025, adopted AI tools in late August 2026, and suspects were arrested in mid‑October 2026.1
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