Security· ★★★· bearish· October 20, 02:20

Exposed AI hacking panels reveal criminals hunting cards and crypto

—Researchers found over 20 open panels running AI agents built on Cairn, Strix and Hermes
—One operator hit more than 100 firms, including Deere, SharkNinja and Cummins
—From Sept. 25 agents probed over 1,200 retail sites, about 23 hours per breach
—The campaign cost roughly $5,000 in AI fees, or about $50 per hacked site

Why it matters: Cheap AI tooling has lowered the barrier to cybercrime, raising the risk of attacks on exchanges, payment systems and user data.