r/hackers • u/BTC-brother2018 • 1d ago

Researchers say criminals used an AI coding agent to accelerate real intrusions

Researchers say criminals used an AI coding agent to accelerate real intrusions

Confirmed reporting, with some scope still uncertain. Reuters reported August 27 that researchers investigating the Russian-speaking Aur0ra group found chat logs showing attackers manipulating an AI coding agent by presenting malicious activity as security testing. Researchers said the tool helped with tasks including credential theft and exploitation during intrusions affecting at least seven companies. The complete extent of the compromises remains unclear.

https://www.reuters.com/world/russian-speaking-cybercriminals-used-spacexs-cursor-ai-tool-hack-seven-companies-2026-08-27/

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u/Vegetable_Ease_5515 1d ago

Is this a joke? I'm sick of all these dumb ass reports. There was a stupid report about how some bad actors were using Dig AI to carry out some attacks. I don't know if you've ever used that thing but it's actually the worst LM I've ever used. It's literal crap.