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Chinese-Linked Actor Reported to Use AI Framework in Government Attacks Across APAC
According to a Dark Reading report published on August 19, 2026, a Chinese-language operator allegedly used a complex AI framework to conduct a near-autonomous attack against government agencies, likely in Taiwan. The report attributes the operation to a China-linked threat actor, though details regarding the specific AI tools, exact scope of compromise, and definitive attribution remain unverified. No specific software vulnerabilities or CVEs were identified in the reporting.
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