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China-aligned hackers use agentic AI in cyberattacks; new foundation projects launched

A China state-aligned hacking group, Storm-0940, has been observed using agentic AI to conduct cyberattacks, with one instance showing nearly 3,000 sign-in attempts per minute during a breach of ConnectWise. In parallel, the Agentic AI Foundation has launched four new projects: Agent Skills, Open Responses, OpenEnv, and OpenSandbox, aiming to advance the development and application of agentic AI technologies. AI

IMPACT Agentic AI is being weaponized for cyberattacks, while new foundation projects aim to standardize and expand its capabilities.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses the application of AI in cyberattacks and the launch of new AI projects, which falls under the 'tool' category as it relates to practical applications and development rather than a core frontier release or significant industry shift.

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. europesays.com/3325473/ China State-Aligned Group Storm-0940 Used Agentic AI At Rate Of 2,900 Sign-In Attempts Per Minute In ConnectWise Breach # A

    https://www. europesays.com/3325473/ China State-Aligned Group Storm-0940 Used Agentic AI At Rate Of 2,900 Sign-In Attempts Per Minute In ConnectWise Breach # AgenticAI # AgenticArtificialIntelligence # AI # ApplicationAndPlatformSecurity # ArtificialIntelligence # CloudSecurity …

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. europesays.com/3325471/ Agentic AI Foundation Announces Four New Projects: Agent Skills, Open Responses, OpenEnv, and OpenSandbox # AgenticAI # Age

    https://www. europesays.com/3325471/ Agentic AI Foundation Announces Four New Projects: Agent Skills, Open Responses, OpenEnv, and OpenSandbox # AgenticAI # AgenticAIFoundation # AgenticArtificialIntelligence # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # Computer &Electronics # ComputerSoftwar…