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AI penetration tool ARTEX details exposed via Hong Kong server leak

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An open directory on a Hong Kong-based server has revealed more details about the ARTEX campaign, an AI-driven penetration testing framework used against South Korean financial organizations. The directory exposed the operational setup, including Claude Code configurations, custom model-routing shims, and agent skills for various operations. Evidence suggests a multi-model setup referencing DeepSeek, GLM, and Grok components, indicating the use of alternative AI services. AI

IMPACT Exposes operational details of an AI-driven penetration testing tool, potentially aiding defenders against sophisticated cyber threats.

RANK_REASON The item details a specific AI-driven tool (ARTEX) and its operational environment, which is relevant to cybersecurity tools.

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AI penetration tool ARTEX details exposed via Hong Kong server leak

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The item details a specific AI-driven tool (ARTEX) and its operational environment, which is relevant to cybersecurity tools.
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ---------------- 🎯 Threat Intelligence =================== Executive summary An open directory on 23.248.226[.]250, a Hong Kong-based jump server, gives a fulle

    ---------------- 🎯 Threat Intelligence =================== Executive summary An open directory on 23.248.226[.]250, a Hong Kong-based jump server, gives a fuller view of the operational environment behind the ARTEX campaign. CrowdStrike reported in early October 2026 that an unkn…

    LINKS hunt.io/…/artex-south-korea-bank-infrastr…

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