Chinese-Speaking Attacker Exploits AI Penetration Testing Tool Cairn to Compromise Hundreds of Websites Globally

A Chinese-speaking attacker has compromised hundreds of websites globally by abusing the AI penetration testing tool Cairn to automate attacks. The attack campaign has impacted major organizations including John Deere, SharkNinja, and engine manufacturer Cummins. The attacker exploited the AI-powered tool to conduct a massive automated attack spree across multiple targets worldwide.