Hackers Abuse AI Pen-Test Tool Cairn to Automate Massive Attack Spree
A Chinese-speaking attacker has compromised hundreds of websites across the globe, looting from big fish like John Deere, SharkNinja, and engine manufacturer Cummins.
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