Law Enforcement Dismantles Dark Web Marketplaces; AI Used for Zero-Day Exploits

Law enforcement agencies dismantled multiple dark web marketplaces during Week 20, disrupting illicit trade platforms. Threat actors are increasingly weaponizing AI to develop zero-day exploits, enhancing their attack capabilities. The hacking group ShinyHunters exploited cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities to extort an unnamed edutech company. No specific dates, technical details, or CVE identifiers were provided for the incidents. The impacts include the shutdown of dark web markets, accelerated exploit development via AI, and financial or reputational harm to the targeted edutech firm.