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Attacks Using Autonomous Penetration Testing Tool 'ARTEX' Target 20 Japanese Companies; Likely Multiple Incidents by Same Group, GMO Series Investigation

Attacks Using Autonomous Penetration Testing Tool 'ARTEX' Target 20 Japanese Companies; Likely Multiple Incidents by Same Group, GMO Series Investigation
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GMO Cybersecurity investigated unauthorized access targeting about 20 Japanese companies and confirmed the use of the autonomous penetration testing tool 'ARTEX'.

Key points

  • •GMO Cybersecurity by Yellae investigated the source of unauthorized access targeting Japanese companies
  • •The investigation confirmed the use of the autonomous penetration testing tool 'ARTEX'
  • •Approximately 20 Japanese companies are reported to be targets
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