AFPBB News reported on 20 October 2026 that a Chinese-made AI system called ARTEX was used in cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies.
Reports of cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies allege that a Chinese-made AI system called ARTEX was used in the attacks. The source of the report, the specific scale of the attacks and whether any damage occurred have not been disclosed at this time.
The alleged misuse of a Chinese-made AI agent called ARTEX has been highlighted. Although the report does not provide details of the attack methods or intrusion routes, the incidents are cited as examples of unauthorized access using AI.
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Further reports are expected to provide additional information on the specific scale of the damage, the scope of the impact, ARTEX's functions and features, and developments in countermeasures.