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China-Linked Hackers Use AI Agents in Autonomous Attack on Taiwan
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
China-linked hackers deployed eight autonomous AI agents to breach Taiwan government networks, stealing sensitive data and pivoting targets with minimal human intervention, marking a first in fully autonomous cyber attacks on government targets.
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Autonomous AI-driven cyber attacks are now a proven reality against government targets. If you build cybersecurity tools, your next priority is designing defences that expect AI hackers that adapt and operate independently around the clock.
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