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AI-Powered Hacking Surge Sparks 'Black October' Website Security Warning

news18.com — October 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM UTC

AI-powered cyberattacks are surging, with hackers exploiting software flaws to steal data and target businesses, prompting warnings of a wave of breaches dubbed "Black October." Security experts report an "explosion" of AI-driven adversaries automating intrusions and developing exploit code. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike noted both skilled and novice hackers using AI tools, while Microsoft found threat actors deploying the Artex hacking tool to accelerate attacks on hundreds of companies. One attack stole data from about 68,000 South Korean bank customers, as newly discovered vulnerabilities potentially expose up to 70% of websites to takeover. The US National Security Agency and FBI advised some organisations to take websites offline if they couldn't patch flaws immediately. Startup founder Colin Parsons faced $449 in unauthorised charges linked to credentials stored with AI-coding platform OpenCode, which was under sustained attack, with more breaches expected soon.

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