Chinese developer makes ARTEX AI agent closed-source after Korean bank hack
The Chinese developer of ARTEX said they have converted the AI agent to a closed-source project after cybersecurity firms identified it as a tool used in a recent cyberattack campaign against South Korean banks.
Chinese developer Autumn-27 has converted the AI agent ARTEX to closed-source following a cyberattack campaign targeting South Korean banks. The developer explained on GitHub that ARTEX was initially designed to assist enterprises in security risk testing but has since been misused in the attacks. The project will no longer receive updates or maintenance support, with no further versions being released to the public.
ARTEX connects to external language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and DeepSeek for vulnerability testing. At least nine South Korean banks have been targeted since late September, leading to investigations and calls for robust response measures. Chinese authorities have not commented on the case, emphasizing their opposition to hacking activities.
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