AI NewsWaveAI Penetration Tool Artex Ends Public Development Amid Controversy Over Misuse Against Financial Sector
Key points
- Chinese AI tool Artex ends public development
- Named as used in hacks on South Korean financial institutions
- Recalling distributed programs is practically impossible
The Chinese AI penetration-testing tool ARTEX is ending its public development after controversy over its misuse. IT Chosun reported that the developer acknowledged the tool was misused and will take its source code private. Artex is reported to have been used in a series of hacks targeting South Korea's financial sector.
Chosun Biz reported the news on Oct. 10, citing foreign media, while IT Chosun reported that the South Korean government and a U.S. security firm pointed to Artex as used in the data breaches at financial institutions.
Kukmin Ilbo reported that because recalling the already distributed program or blocking its use entirely is practically impossible, security threats involving similar AI tools may continue even after development stops.