Hackers Abuse AI Pen-Test Tool Cairn to Automate Massive Attack Spree

A Chinese-speaking attacker has compromised numerous websites worldwide, including those of major companies such as John Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins, by exploiting an AI pen-test tool. The attacker has used the tool to automate a large-scale attack campaign, resulting in the compromise of hundreds of websites. The affected companies are significant in size and industry presence, indicating the attacker's focus on high-profile targets. The global reach of the attack suggests the attacker's ability to operate across different regions and industries. The use of an AI pen-test tool has enabled the attacker to automate and potentially amplify the scale of the attack. The compromised websites are likely to have suffered data breaches or other forms of malicious activity.