23 October 2026
Surge in cyberattacks exploits flaws that AI helped find
First reported
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- Attackers are using software vulnerabilities that were discovered with the help of AI tools.
- A critical flaw in PHP, a widely used programming language for websites, is among those being exploited.
- Security expert Alex Stamos argues AI is speeding up these attacks.
How it was covered
Big TechnologyAlex Kantrowitz
AI-found software vulnerabilities, a critical PHP flaw, China's hacking ecosystem, and risks of AI agent account access