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AI-powered penetration testing tool Artex detected in active use

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Cisco Talos has identified the in-the-wild use of Artex, an AI-enhanced penetration testing framework. This tool leverages AI to automate and improve the efficiency of security assessments. The report also notes that certain security plugins, such as JShelter, can interfere with the functionality of AI-driven tools like Anubis, which is necessary for Artex's operation. AI

IMPACT AI is increasingly being used to automate and enhance cybersecurity tools, potentially leading to more sophisticated and efficient security assessments.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a specific AI-enabled tool used for penetration testing.

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AI-powered penetration testing tool Artex detected in active use

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

    ---------------- 🎯 AI: ARTEX and AI-enabled penetration testing frameworks =================== Cisco Talos reports in-the-wild use of AI-enabled penetration tes

    ---------------- 🎯 AI: ARTEX and AI-enabled penetration testing frameworks =================== Cisco Talos reports in-the-wild use of AI-enabled penetration testing frameworks, including malicious use of ARTEX. It also found more than 700 internet-reachable PentAGI instances. Rea…

    LINKS blog.talosintelligence.com/artex-and-beyo…

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